Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,704 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,704 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Acute Orthopedics

Job Summary

This position is for an experienced Registered Nurse to join an Acute Orthopedics Unit in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, injuries, and managing various musculoskeletal conditions.

This role demands a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a fast-paced acute care environment, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Not specified.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in an Orthopedics Unit.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Comprehensive orthopedic patient assessment, post-operative care, pain management, wound care, mobility assistance, neurological assessment, medication administration, electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Equipment: IV pumps, patient monitoring systems, wound vacs, mobility aids, oxygen delivery systems.
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, patient and family education, time management, problem-solving.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day shift.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts.
• Days per Week: 3 days per week.
• Schedule: Varies, typically 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: As per unit needs, included in the varied schedule.
• Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: August 24, 2026 - November 21, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.