ORTHOPEDIC NURSE NAVIGATOR - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 48 months of Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit experience.

• 6 months of Epic experience is required within the last 12 months.

• BSN completion required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a California license (required for submission).

• No current placement allowed at Program: RightSourcing Program - Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: - Previous program development and implementation experience with a minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience. - Thorough knowledge of TJC Disease-Specific and other regulatory requirements.

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Recent experience in orthopedics preferred.

Preferred Credentials: - Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner certification preferred.

Unit Details: - Provides care coordination and education for joint replacement patients from pre-operative class through recovery, including patient and family education, risk factor identification, psychosocial support, follow-up throughout recovery, and community resources. - Supports development, implementation, and evaluation of the Joint Replacement Program and related educational materials for patients, families, and clinical staff. - Uses Microsoft Word and Excel.

Shift & Scheduling: - Mon-Fri.

14 days maximum time off

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 2 years

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ONC (Orthopedic Nurse Certified)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: CA
• Certifications: Orthopedic Nurse Certified, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-07-06
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 8
• Shifts per Week: 5