Orthopedic | Registered Nurse

Orthopedic Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract in Pikeville, Kentucky

Join a dedicated surgical nursing team as an Orthopedic Travel Registered Nurse in Pikeville, Kentucky. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about orthopedic nursing, trauma care, and high-quality pre- and post-operative care. Enjoy a rewarding Kentucky nursing contract in the scenic Appalachian region, known for its welcoming community, beautiful mountain surroundings, and strong local culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 8 weeks
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• End Date: November 14, 2026
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital surgical unit

Orthopedic Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Kentucky
• At least 1 year of experience in orthopedic nursing, surgical nursing, or acute-care nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process, clinical assessment, and individualized care planning
• Ability to care for young adult, adult, and elderly patients
• Proficiency with medication administration, IV therapy, and post-operative monitoring
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in an on-site hospital environment

Orthopedic Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients while applying the nursing process to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for orthopedic, general, bariatric, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary patients
• Deliver effective pain management and monitor patient response to treatment
• Provide care for chest tubes, PEG tubes, G-tubes, J-tubes, traction, and surgical drains, including Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac, percutaneous, and sump drains
• Administer medications, IV therapies, specialized IV drips, and titrated infusions according to clinical protocols
• Access and care for central lines and support transfusion therapy
• Perform or support specialized procedures and equipment use within established competency standards
• Complete neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale when indicated
• Perform waived testing and accurately document patient information in the medical record
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes

Apply now for this Orthopedic Registered Nurse travel contract in Pikeville, Kentucky, and join a skilled surgical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.