Travel Ortho Inpatient RN - $2,292 per week

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

RN - Orthopedic | Urbana, IL | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
• Shift: Night, 12 Hours
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Orthopedic team in Urbana, IL. As a professional caregiver, you will assume responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provide care utilizing the nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and available resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all responsibilities and duties required by the unit specific to the scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs.
• Implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modify plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Take responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offer constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identify own learning needs and take initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies.

Department Specific Job Functions:

• Assess orthopedic and medical/surgical patients every shift.
• Educate orthopedic and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs, and any additional patient-specific needs.
• Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of orthopedic and medical/surgical patients.
• Delegate and monitor interventions of the healthcare team staff.
• Set up orthopedic traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care.
• Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches, and other urological devices.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the lives of patients, apply today!

GLC On-The-Go Job ID #558595. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN UP - Ortho IP

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