Orthopedic | RN
Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Asheville, NC
Advance your nursing career as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) in Asheville, North Carolina. This locum tenens opportunity offers you the chance to work in a top-ranked healthcare facility recognized among America's 50 Best Hospitals for clinical quality and nursing excellence. Enjoy the vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and outdoor recreation that make Asheville a premier destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.
Orthopedic RN Job Details – Asheville, NC
- Location: Asheville, NC
- Unit: J6 Orthopedics (32 private rooms)
- Employment Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45PM - 7:15AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (September 22, 2025 – December 22, 2025)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,800 - $1,840
- Active North Carolina RN license (or compact state license for travel nurses)
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of recent hospital RN experience; orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and patient-centered care skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to orthopedic surgery and post-op patients
- Perform dressing changes, suture/staple removal, Foley catheter management, NG tube care, and wound vac maintenance/removal
- Operate clinical equipment including walkers, bladder scanners, lifts, and vital sign monitors
- Accurately document patient care using Cerner EMR
- Float to other Med-Surg units as needed to support patient care
- Maintain a 6:1 patient ratio on night shift, with flexibility for stretch assignments
- Follow unit guidelines and RN dress code (Navy scrubs required)
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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