Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Orthopedics - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 05/10/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse, Nights | Lynchburg, VA/n Orthopedic RN (Travel Nurse) — 13-week night assignment in Lynchburg, VA. Active RN license, BLS, and 1 year orthopedic nursing experience required. /n/n Join an exciting travel nurse opportunity as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) on the LAC Resource Team in Lynchburg, Virginia. This 13-week travel assignment (night shift) provides specialized orthopedic nursing care for surgical and post-operative patients. Lynchburg offers scenic beauty, a vibrant downtown, and a welcoming community — ideal for travel nurses seeking work-life balance in Virginia. /n/nJob Details — Orthopedic RN Travel Assignment/n /n - Weekly Estimated Pay: $1800 - $1890 (travel nurse pay range)/n - Location: Lynchburg, VA (Zip: 24501) — Virginia nursing jobs, Lynchburg healthcare/n - Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 10, 2026 – August 8, 2026)/n - Shift: 12-hour nights — night shift orthopedic RN/n - Hours per Week: 36/n - Unit: LAC Resource Team — orthopedic unit, surgical recovery/n - Employment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)/n - Float Required: No/n /n/nJob Requirements — Orthopedic Nurse (RN)/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of practice or compact license accepted)/n - BLS certification required (AHA preferred)/n - Minimum 1 year of recent orthopedic nursing experience — joint replacement, fracture care, post-op ortho patients/n - Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (night shift orthopedic nursing)/n - Strong communication, clinical assessment, and teamwork skills/n /n/nKey Responsibilities — Orthopedic RN Duties/n /n - Provide high-quality orthopedic nursing care to adult surgical and post-operative patients/n - Monitor patient progress, perform neurovascular checks, and document changes in condition/n - Administer medications and IV therapies as prescribed; manage pain control and PCA when applicable/n - Assist with surgical recovery, early mobilization, wound care, dressing changes, and discharge teaching/n - Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapy, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes/n - Educate patients and families on post-operative care, rehabilitation, home safety, and follow-up appointments/n - Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record/n /n/nWhy Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity/n /n - Work as a valued Orthopedic RN on a dedicated LAC Resource Team/n - Night shift assignment ideal for experienced ortho RNs seeking travel nursing roles/n - Experience in a supportive Virginia healthcare setting with opportunities for clinical growth/n /n/n Apply now to be considered for this Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Lynchburg, VA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your orthopedic nursing career as a travel nurse! 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 471073. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Orthopedic About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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