Travel Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery in Morganton, NC

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedic Surgery for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina. Job Description and Requirements • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 02/09/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, nights • Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity: RN - Orthopedics Job Details: • Work on J6 Orthopedics unit with 32 individual patient rooms • Day shift patient ratio: 5:1 (6:1 stretch), Night shift patient ratio: 6:1 (7:1 stretch) • Work every other weekend • Float to other Med-Surg units as needed • Required to wear navy scrubs as per dress code policy • Use electronic medical records system (Cerner) • Work with specialized orthopedic equipment including walkers, bedside commodes, bladder scanners, CPM machines, sky lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Lift, Maxi Move, vital sign machines, hover mats, bair huggers, and wheelchairs • Perform typical procedures including dressing changes, suture/staple removal, Foley catheter care, NG tube management, and wound vac maintenance and removal • Must have NC nursing license and BLS certification • Hospital experience and orthopedic experience preferred • Must be a team player with ability to adapt to fast-paced environment and provide compassionate patient care Facility: This flagship healthcare facility is licensed for 815 beds and serves as the region's premier medical center. The hospital has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog. The facility earned the prestigious Magnet Designation for nursing excellence and operates as the region's referral center with the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III NICU. The hospital features the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas and provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region. Location: Asheville, NC Asheville offers an exceptional quality of life nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its vibrant arts scene, craft breweries, and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. The city combines small-town charm with urban amenities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance in one of North Carolina's most scenic destinations. Adex Job ID #980850. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits • Referral bonus