Planet Healthcare is hiring: Orthopedic | RN in Urbana

Overview

Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Urbana, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) with a locum tenens opportunity at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Urbana, IL (zip code 61801). Join our dedicated healthcare team and provide expert orthopedic and medical/surgical care in a dynamic hospital setting. Urbana offers a vibrant community, beautiful parks, and close proximity to the University of Illinois, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding Illinois nursing jobs.

Orthopedic RN Job Details

• Location: Urbana, Illinois 61801
• Healthcare Setting: Orthopedic Inpatient Unit, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Locum Tenens
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/20/2025 – End: 1/17/2026)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2040-$2100

• Active Illinois RN license in good standing
• Minimum one (1) year of recent orthopedic or medical/surgical nursing experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center strongly preferred

Orthopedic RN Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of orthopedic and medical/surgical patients during each shift
• Educate patients and families on wound care, mobility, medication management, and care transitions
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Delegate and oversee interventions performed by healthcare technician staff
• Set up and manage orthopedic traction and surgical traction devices
• Manage wound appliances, including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care based on ongoing patient evaluation
• Promote patient and employee safety by identifying and reporting hazards
• Participate in departmental competencies and annual continuing education

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse in Urbana, Illinois, and make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.