GHR Healthcare is hiring: Orthopedic | RN in Urbana

Locum Tenens Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Urbana, Illinois. Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) with a top-rated hospital in Urbana, Illinois (zip code 61801). This 13-week travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide specialized orthopedic care in a Trauma Level 1 facility, while enjoying the vibrant culture and welcoming community of Urbana.

Orthopedic RN Job Details:

• Position Type: Locum Tenens, Travel Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Unit
• Location: Urbana, Illinois (61801) – Illinois nursing jobs
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient Orthopedic Unit, Trauma Level 1 Facility
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/20/2025, End: 1/17/2026)
• Shifts: 3x12 hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2040 - $2100

Registered Nurse Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum 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 from the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC EMR systems
• Ability to float to similar inpatient units as needed

Orthopedic RN Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to orthopedic patients in accordance with hospital policies and the scope of practice
• Apply nursing theories and procedures specific to orthopedic and medical/surgical care
• Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Continuously evaluate and modify care plans based on patient progress
• Educate patients and families on wound care, mobility, medication management, and care transitions
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Delegate and supervise interventions performed by healthcare support staff
• Set up and manage orthopedic traction and surgical traction devices
• Administer and monitor wound appliances, including wound vacs, drains, pouches, and urological devices
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care in the EMR
• Promote patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing hazards
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required annual education

Benefits: 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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