Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #522843
Orthopedic | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Asheville, NC
Advance your nursing career as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) in Asheville, North Carolina, with a 13-week travel nursing contract, competitive weekly pay, and night-shift scheduling. This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys caring for surgical and orthopedic patients in a collaborative hospital environment. Asheville offers a vibrant arts and dining scene, welcoming community, and exceptional access to outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Nursing
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 4, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Openings: 1
Orthopedic Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; orthopedic or surgical nursing experience preferred
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in an orthopedic or post-surgical setting
- Strong patient assessment, communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills
- Availability to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts throughout the travel nursing contract
Orthopedic Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic procedures and surgery
- Assess patient conditions, monitor for changes, and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate care team
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established nursing standards
- Support pain management, mobility, fall prevention, wound care, and post-surgical recovery planning
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, mobility precautions, medications, and discharge instructions
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care needs in the medical record
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
Apply now for this Orthopedic Registered Nurse travel contract in Asheville, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team.
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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