Travel Registered Nurse Orthopedics Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay

Travel support

Fast credentialing

Local contract nursing program

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Registered Nurse - Orthopedics for a 13-week travel assignment in Lancaster, PA. You will provide perioperative and postoperative care for orthopedics in a hospital setting, with 4x10-hour days. Start date 11/17/2026; weekly pay $2,521-$2,613; guaranteed 40 hours.

The role requires PA RN license, BSN, orthopedic or perioperative nursing experience, weekend rotation and on-call. Strong teamwork and documentation skills important.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania (PA).
• BSN degree required.
• Orthopedic nursing or perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a hospital setting with 4x10-hour shifts and flexible hours.
• Weekend rotation and on-call participation required.

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.
• Monitor patient status with ongoing assessments, document findings, administer medications, manage pain and wound care, and assist with mobility and rehab goals.
• Collaborate with perioperative and surgical teams to support ortho procedures in the main OR and assist with general surgery cases as needed.
• Participate in weekend rotation and respond to call notices within 30 minutes; provide coverage as required.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance; educate patients and families about perioperative care and recovery.

Skills

Orthopedic nursing

Perioperative nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

BSN

Job description

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