Travel Orthopedic Surgery RN - $1,778 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

This position is available in an Orthopedic unit that comprises:

• Number of Beds: 44
• Typical Staff: Varies based on census; approximately 10-11 patients per charge nurse and Patient Care Technician (PCT)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 RN during day and night shifts, with a maximum of 1:6
• Type of Equipment: Mobility lifts, chest tubes, Hemavac drains, wound vacs, JP drains, PCA, and Foley catheters
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Job Responsibilities

As an Orthopedic Registered Nurse, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Providing direct patient care for orthopedic patients
• Managing patient assessments, implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes
• Assisting in various procedures such as drain removal and PICC line placements with the infusion team
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Required:
• Current BLS certification
• A minimum of 1 year of recent acute care hospital experience in Orthopedics
• Preferred:
• Background in Orthopedics/Trauma
• Experience in Medical/Surgical nursing is also acceptable

Ideal Candidate Profile

The best fit for this role will possess the following characteristics:

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19023747. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Ortho,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.