Travel Registered Nurse Orthopedics Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics in Lancaster, PA. Start date 11/17/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting under a Local Contract (Nursing) program. Weekly pay range: $2,521-$2,613 per week with guaranteed hours of 40. Shift: 4x10-hour days (typical hours 7:00am–5:30pm or 9:00am–7:30pm depending on department needs). This is a travel - temporary assignment with no block schedule.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,521-$2,613 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10-hour days
• Start date: 11/17/2026
• Setting: hospital

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for orthopedic patients across perioperative and inpatient care, including pre-op assessment, intraoperative support, post-op recovery, and discharge planning as assigned.
• Monitor patient status with ongoing assessments, document findings in the medical record, administer medications as ordered, manage pain control and wound care, and assist with mobility and rehab goals.
• Collaborate with perioperative and surgical teams to support ortho procedures in the main OR; assist with general surgery cases as needed and support efficient turnover with strict adherence to sterile technique.
• Participate in weekend rotation: one 8-hour shift every 3rd weekend; weekend call is required for ortho cases and may involve general surgery cases; rotation determined by weekend team assignment.
• Respond to call notifications within 30 minutes of the call; may be required to cover late calls after shifts to complete cases.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance; provide patient and family education about perioperative care and recovery expectations.

Requirements

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania
• BSN degree required
• Orthopedic nursing or perioperative nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work in a hospital setting with flexibility to department needs (7:00am–5:30pm or 9:00am–7:30pm)
• Weekend rotation and on-call participation required; must arrive within 30 minutes of call
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours
• Weekly pay: $2,521-$2,613 per week
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Fast credentialing
• Extension opportunities
• Local contract nursing program

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Skills

Communication Skills, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Hospital, Infection Control, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Nursing, On Call, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Perioperative Nursing, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Wound Care