Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Winston-Salem, NC

Earn an estimated $1,710-$1,800 weekly as a Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Join a fast-paced acute-care nursing team caring for adult patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, and post-surgical procedures. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident with post-operative pain management, telemetry, orthopedic trauma, and interdisciplinary care. Winston-Salem offers a welcoming community, vibrant arts and culture, beautiful parks, and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710-$1,800
• Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Specialty: Orthopedic Nursing
• Unit: General Orthopedics
• Patient Population: Adult orthopedic, neuro-spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients
• Contract Length: Approximately 20 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: March 8, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Typically 6-7 patients per nurse
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other medical-surgical units as needed
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling and potential block scheduling options may be available

Orthopedic Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state
• At least 2 years of recent orthopedic nursing experience in an acute-care setting
• Experience caring for post-surgical, orthopedic trauma, hip, total joint replacement, and neuro-spine patients
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• First-time travel nurses may be considered with strong orthopedic and Epic experience
• Must be comfortable completing required pre-start testing and education within established timeframes
• Must be able to work night shifts, every other weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled

Orthopedic Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic, spine, medical-surgical, and post-operative patients
• Assess patients, develop individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate clinical outcomes
• Manage complex post-operative pain regimens and monitor patients receiving multiple pain medications
• Administer medications, blood products, oxygen therapy, and treatments according to established protocols
• Perform and maintain peripheral IVs, provide central line and surgical drain care, and monitor telemetry
• Care for patients with orthopedic trauma, hip procedures, total joint replacements, spinal cord injuries, and post-neurosurgical needs
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and other acute concerns
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy services, respiratory care, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Promote a positive patient experience through clear communication, compassion, and attentive customer service
• Float within the designated clinical area to support safe staffing and continuity of patient care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join an orthopedic healthcare team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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.