Overview
Registered Nurse - Orthopedics in Lancaster, PA. Start date 11/17/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting under a Local Contract (Nursing) program. Weekly pay range: $2,521-$2,613 per week with guaranteed hours of 40. Shift: 4x10-hour days (typical hours 7:00am–5:30pm or 9:00am–7:30pm depending on department needs). This is a travel - temporary assignment with no block schedule.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,521-$2,613 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days
- Start date: 11/17/2026
- Setting: hospital
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for orthopedic patients across perioperative and inpatient care, including pre-op assessment, intraoperative support, post-op recovery, and discharge planning as assigned.
- Monitor patient status with ongoing assessments, document findings in the medical record, administer medications as ordered, manage pain control and wound care, and assist with mobility and rehab goals.
- Collaborate with perioperative and surgical teams to support ortho procedures in the main OR; assist with general surgery cases as needed and support efficient turnover with strict adherence to sterile technique.
- Participate in weekend rotation: one 8-hour shift every 3rd weekend; weekend call is required for ortho cases and may involve general surgery cases; rotation determined by weekend team assignment.
- Respond to call notifications within 30 minutes of the call; may be required to cover late calls after shifts to complete cases.
- Ensure patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance; provide patient and family education about perioperative care and recovery expectations.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Pennsylvania
- BSN degree required
- Orthopedic nursing or perioperative nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work in a hospital setting with flexibility to department needs (7:00am–5:30pm or 9:00am–7:30pm)
- Weekend rotation and on-call participation required; must arrive within 30 minutes of call
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- Weekly pay: $2,521-$2,613 per week
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support
- Fast credentialing
- Extension opportunities
- Local contract nursing program
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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