Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSurgical Nursing, Orthopedic Staff RNPay: $57 – $59 per hour
Location: Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
Schedule: 7P–7A, 48 hrs/week (12-hr shifts x 4 nights) (48 hours per week)
Start: July 13, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks, extensions likely
Job Type: Contract, Local and travel
Pay Frequency: Weekly
About the RoleShareSTAFF is hiring a Surgical Nursing, Orthopedic Staff RN for a contract assignment at a Surgery Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. We are seeking a Surgical/Orthopedic Staff RN for a night-shift travel contract, providing direct nursing care to pre- and post-operative patients across general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary surgical populations. This role applies the full nursing process — assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation — to a young adult through geriatric caseload, with strong competency expected across a broad range of specialized surgical care skills.
What We OfferWeekly pay - every week, on timeComprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employeesTax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignmentsTravel reimbursementReferral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professionalDedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignmentExtension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwideWhat You'll DoProvides direct patient care across a broad surgical scope, performing head-to-toe assessments and ongoing re-assessments per policy, and adjusting the care plan based on patient response. Demonstrates competency in specialized procedures including pre/post-op care (general, bariatric, ortho, trauma, neuro, GU), pain management, chest tube care/insertion, PEG/G-tube/J-tube care, traction, drain management (Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac, percutaneous, sump), central line access, specialized IV drips/titration, transfusion therapy, and NIH Stroke Scale assessment. Maintains accurate, ongoing nursing documentation and formulates individualized, age-appropriate care and teaching plans in collaboration with patients and families. Supervises and allocates work of other care staff, assists physicians with procedures, and functions as a preceptor for new staff. Responds to shifting workload demands, participates in performance improvement efforts, and maintains equipment/supplies for the unitWhat You Bring - RequiredAssociate's degree in nursing required. Active RN license, with Kentucky state license required. CPR, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of RN experience required. Travel nursing experience required — minimum 1 year, per client contract termsWhat You Bring - PreferredBachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. 5+ years of RN experience preferred
About ShareSTAFFShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses and behavioral health professionals across psychiatric, medical-surgical, critical care, and allied health specialties.
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ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1 #zr
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