
Orthopedic | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Tulsa, OK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $43.89
- Weekly
- $1,580
- Yearly (full-time)
- $82,160
This job pays about $43.89/hour — 10% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oklahoma ($39.87/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oklahoma right now
- 526 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oklahoma from 6 agencies, 130 of them in Tulsa.
- Pay in these listings: $20.32 – $112/hour, median $57.65/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Oklahoma: $39.87/hour ($82,930/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($71.51/hour across 88 jobs).
Job description
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Travel Job in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Orthopedic RN travel opportunity in Tulsa, OK: join a busy 30-bed orthopedic/spine unit with medical overflow, 12-hour day shifts, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. If you have strong acute care nursing skills and enjoy caring for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting, this 13-week travel assignment is an excellent fit.
Job Details
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,580-$1,670
- Specialty: Orthopedic Registered Nurse / Ortho RN Travel Nurse
- Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Day shift, 3x12 format
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Unit Size: 30-bed orthopedic/spine unit with medical overflow
- Charting System: Epic
- Setting: Acute care travel nursing assignment
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Oklahoma or a compact state
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification preferred or required based on unit needs
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Comfort working with patient ratios of 1:5-6
- Ability to float within scope to like units as needed
- Strong skills in orthopedic nursing, telemetry basics, IV therapy, wound care, and post-surgical support
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric orthopedic and spine patients
- Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond quickly to clinical needs
- Administer medications, manage IVs, and support post-operative recovery
- Care for patients with medical overflow needs while maintaining safe ratios
- Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Document care accurately in Epic and maintain thorough, timely charting
- Support wound care, mobility assistance, and other post-surgical nursing interventions
- Float to similar units within your scope when needed
Location Highlights
Tulsa, Oklahoma offers the energy of a growing city with easy access to dining, cultural attractions, green spaces, and a welcoming community feel. Tulsa blends urban convenience with a relaxed pace, making it a great place to enjoy both work and time off during your travel nursing assignment.
Apply now for this Orthopedic RN travel nursing opportunity in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and join a healthcare team that values clinical skill, teamwork, and quality patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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