Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,944 per week Job at LifePoint, Gallatin, TN

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  • LifePoint
  • Gallatin, TN

Job Description

LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Orthopedics
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, evenings
  • Employment Type: Travel

Position Summary: Sumner Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled Orthopedic RN for a night shift travel assignment. This nurse will provide comprehensive post-surgical and rehabilitative care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess patient status and implement individualized orthopedic care plans
  • Monitor post-operative recovery, pain levels, and mobility status
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments including wound care and traction support
  • Educate patients and families on post-surgical care and discharge instructions
  • Document assessments, interventions, and progress accurately using EMR systems
  • Collaborate with orthopedic physicians, physical therapists, and support staff to optimize patient recovery
  • Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards

Qualifications:

  • Active RN license in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
  • Minimum 2+ years of recent experience in orthopedic nursing or surgical units
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Familiarity with joint replacement, spine procedures, fracture management, and mobility devices
  • Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills

Lifepoint Job ID #6-940341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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