Orthopedics
Travel RN – Orthopedics | Lone Tree, CO
Nights | 13-Week Contract
This travel RN opportunity is in a dedicated orthopedic unit providing care for post-surgical and ortho/trauma patients. The unit manages a wide range of orthopedic cases with a focus on recovery, mobility support, and drain management.
Shift & Schedule
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Start date: June 15, 2026
Clinical Scope
Nurses on this unit care for orthopedic and post-operative patients using equipment such as chest tubes, hemovac drains, wound vacs, JP drains, PCA pumps, and Foley catheters. Typical procedures include drain removal and PICC line placements (coordinated with the infusion team). Patient care assistants support the unit alongside nursing staff.
Requirements
- Active RN license
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Minimum 1 year of current acute care orthopedic experience
- Ortho or trauma background strongly preferred; Med/Surg experience also considered
- Positive, flexible, and collaborative approach to teamwork
Location
Lone Tree, Colorado
This is a strong fit for an experienced ortho nurse who thrives in a structured post-surgical environment and is comfortable managing complex drains and mobility-focused patient care.
