Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse
GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Orthopedic RN opportunity in Springfield, IL — 13-week assignment at a Magnet-designated Level I trauma center. Apply now for this orthopedic nursing job.
Join a dynamic team as an Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Springfield, Illinois. Work in a state-of-the-art, Magnet-designated Level I trauma center, providing exceptional orthopedic nursing care to patients recovering from surgeries and trauma. Springfield offers a welcoming community atmosphere, rich history, and beautiful parks—an excellent location for travel nurses and registered nurses seeking short-term assignments in Illinois.
Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Travel Nursing Assignment)
- Setting: 38-bed Orthopedic Unit (Acute Care Hospital)
- Shifts: 3x12-hour day shifts, weekends only (Fri–Sun or Sat–Mon, 06:45–19:15)
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770 - $1,870 (Competitive pay for travel nurses)
- Start Date: May 4, 2026
- Location: Springfield, IL 62781 — Illinois nursing jobs / Springfield healthcare jobs
- Charting / EMR: Cerner (Cerner charting experience preferred)
- Parking: Free with permit
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license (must be in hand at time of application)
- Minimum 1 year recent orthopedic or medical-surgical RN experience required (orthopedic nursing jobs preferred)
- BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)
- ACLS certification preferred
- Telemetry experience preferred (telemetry monitoring skills a plus)
- IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required (PICC line management, starting IVs)
- Cerner EMR/charting experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing or travel RN experience preferred
- Ability to float to other Med-Surg departments as needed
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality orthopedic nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, trauma, and infections
- Manage and monitor patients with total joint replacements, spine surgeries, and complex orthopedic interventions
- Perform and manage IV therapy, including PICC line care and initiating IVs
- Monitor telemetry as needed and respond to patient changes
- Perform complex dressing changes, traction management, and bedside debridement
- Utilize specialized orthopedic equipment (slings, walkers, traction devices, etc.)
- Document care, assessments, and patient progress accurately using Cerner EMR
- Float to other Med-Surg units to support facility needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (orthopedic surgeons, PT/OT, case management) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Experience the charm of Springfield, IL—home to historic sites, vibrant local culture, and a supportive healthcare community. This orthopedic travel nursing job is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking short-term contracts, professional growth, and competitive pay. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Springfield, Illinois and advance your orthopedic nursing career!
Apply now: Submit your application today to be considered for this Orthopedic RN travel assignment in Springfield, IL.
Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #475009. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Orthopedic
