Travel Orthopedics Jobs
Travel Orthopedics professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 41 open travel Orthopedics positions across 9 states and 18 cities. The highest-volume markets are North Carolina (9), Georgia (8), Colorado (6). Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 13 day, 28 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
North Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Orthopedics positions. North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in North Carolina without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Georgia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Orthopedics positions. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Georgia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Colorado
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Orthopedics positions. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Colorado without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Orthopedics positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Tennessee
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel Orthopedics positions. Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Tennessee without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 41 current travel Orthopedics assignments nationwide.
Travel Orthopedics pay ranges from $1,830 to $2,573 per week, with a median of $2,061. The $743 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,291 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedics | Independence, MO | $2,573/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Orthopedics | Overland Park, KS | $2,573/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Orthopedics | Morgantown, WV | $2,401/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Orthopedics | Morgantown, WV | $2,401/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Orthopedics | Morgantown, WV | $2,401/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| Orthopedics | Redding, CA | $2,380/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Orthopedics | Redding, CA | $2,380/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Orthopedics | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,190/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Orthopedics | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,190/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| Orthopedics | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,190/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
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