Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,619 per week in Winston Salem, NC

Why It's a Great Opportunity: This position offers the chance to work with a diverse orthopedic and neuro spine patient population in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where strong clinical skills and pain management expertise make a real difference in patient outcomes. Patient mix includes orthopedic trauma, neuro spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients requiring attentive pain management and customer service-oriented care.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic / Medical-Surgical Unit – North Carolina

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; 36 or 48 hours per week available. Every other weekend required. Block scheduling options available (Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday). No call requirement. Contract duration up to February 27, 2027.

Highlights:

• Fast-paced orthopedic and neuro spine unit with medical-surgical and post-surgical patient populations
• Patient ratios typically 5-6:1, with flexibility to 7:1 in extreme circumstances
• Epic EMR system utilized facility-wide
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off (excluding holidays); must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Floating may be required to other medical-surgical units based on facility census and staffing needs

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience required
• Orthopedic experience is mandatory
• Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
• Epic charting system experience required (first-time travelers must have Epic experience)
• Required certifications: BLS (BCLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Required skills: IV start and insertion, telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Preferred: ACLS certification, Charge Nurse experience, Level I Trauma experience
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a diverse orthopedic and neuro spine patient population in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where strong clinical skills and pain management expertise make a real difference in patient outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team with robust support services, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent patient care while developing your skills in orthopedic nursing. The flexible scheduling options and defined contract period make this an ideal opportunity for nurses seeking a structured assignment with clear expectations.

Patient Population:

Average daily census of 37 patients across 39 beds. Patient mix includes orthopedic trauma, neuro spine, medical-surgical, and post-surgical patients requiring attentive pain management and customer service-oriented care. Nurses must be skilled in managing multiple pain medications and comfortable with high acuity orthopedic and spine surgical patients.