Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit - Travel Registered Nurse- $1850 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit experience.

• Experience with Cerner is preferred.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Kentucky license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:
Experience with heavy orthopedic patients, IV starts, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and dressing changes is required.
Experience with non-titrating drips is required.

Special Requests:
RTO requires NM approval.
Will consider a block schedule.

Unit Details:
The unit cares for patients undergoing orthopedic and spine surgeries, including total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder surgeries.
Some patients have COPD, pneumonia, CHF, etc.
Equipment includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication-dispensing equipment, Philips monitors, lifts, workstations on wheels, Dynamaps, and glucose monitors.

Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend.
No call.
Holiday expectations are based on unit needs.
The schedule uses modified self-scheduling: submit a schedule request in Smart Square for a 6-week schedule; the manager then balances and sends it out.

Floating Requirements:
Floating may occur to other mixed-acuity units within scope of practice and below.

7 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/04/2027, 09/06/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 0

1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: KY
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Crisis Prevention Institute, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/5-6
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: 2026-12-07
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3