Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #518872
Orthopedic | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment in Asheville, North Carolina
Looking for your next travel RN job? Bring your orthopedic nursing experience to a rewarding Orthopedic Registered Nurse assignment in Asheville, NC, and provide care for surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care setting while enjoying the Blue Ridge Mountains, local arts, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Location: Asheville, NC 28801
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required; orthopedic nursing or surgical nursing experience preferred
- Strong assessment, monitoring, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient care skills
- Experience with inpatient orthopedic, med-surg, or post-operative patient care is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to orthopedic surgery patients in an acute care hospital setting
- Monitor patient status, vital signs, pain levels, mobility, and recovery progress
- Administer medications and support treatment plans as directed by the care team
- Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, effective care
- Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
Apply now for this Asheville, North Carolina healthcare opportunity and join a team that values skilled orthopedic nursing professionals!
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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