Travel Orthopedic Surgery RN - $1,853 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for an Ortho/Neuro unit requiring a CO or compact RN license and at least one year of recent ortho or med/surg experience.

Details

• Ortho/Neuro unit (Pav2/Pavilion) within a hospital setting
• 36-bed unit staffed with 27 team members including charge RN, techs, and secretary support
• RN to patient ratio of 5:1 and tech ratio of 8-12 patients per tech
• Common procedures include total joint replacements (knee, hip, shoulder) and spine surgery
• Uses immobilizers, braces, and cold treatment equipment
• Meditech EMR used
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active RN license, CO or compact required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Ortho RN or Med/Surg experience in a hospital setting required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Ortho/Spine experience preferred
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for ortho and neuro surgical patients, including total joint and spine surgery recovery
• Join a Magnet-designated hospital recognized as one of Denver's Best Places to Work for four consecutive years
• Team known for strong collaboration, positive outcomes, and high employee engagement
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-751551. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

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