Travel Med-Surg Orthopedic Post-Op RN - $2,050 per week
Richmond, VA, 23214, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- med-surg nurse
- orthopedic nurse
This position is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Med-Surg Orthopedic post-operative care in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves working 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, caring for orthopedic patients recovering from surgeries such as hip, knee, and spine procedures. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent hospital experience, BLS certification, and preferably Meditech documentation experience.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- 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 - Med Surg Orthopedic
Job Details:
• Work three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend requirement
• No guarantee of block scheduling
• Float to like units (med surg) as needed
• Patient ratio of 5-6 patients to 1 nurse
• Care for post-operative orthopedic patients including hip, knee, spine and other orthopedic procedures
• Work with general nursing equipment for medical surgical patients
• Use Meditech documentation system
• Perform bedside shift reporting and safety rounding (1 hour during day shift, 2 hours during night shift)
• Use AIDET for all patient interactions
• Provide patient-centered care treating all patients as family with courtesy and respect
• Keep patients informed of care and make personal connections
• Must have BLS certification and experience with post-operative patients
• Positive attitude required with Meditech experience preferred
• Dress code requires navy scrubs and any closed-toe shoes
• Must be available for 1/5 start date
Facility:
This healthcare facility features a purpose-built orthopedic unit that is just over one year old, equipped with ample resources to meet both patient and staff needs. The 25-bed unit specializes in orthopedic joint and spine care, maintaining TJC certification for their hip and knee program. The facility has received numerous Daisy and Bee nominations and consistently receives high patient experience measurements from surgical patients. The nursing staff includes experienced professionals with some tenures exceeding 20 years, creating a supportive and knowledgeable work environment.
Location:
Richmond, VA
Richmond offers a perfect blend of historical significance and modern amenities as Virginia's capital city, featuring vibrant cultural districts, excellent dining, and outdoor recreation opportunities along the James River. The city provides healthcare professionals with diverse entertainment options, affordable living costs, and easy access to both mountain and coastal attractions within a few hours' drive.
Adex Job ID #963779. 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 LLCADEX 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.
- Referral bonus




