Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Mason City, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Orthopedics
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 12-Hour Night Shift | Inpatient Ortho/5W | Mason City, IA 50401

Travel Orthopedic RN needed in Mason City, IA 50401 for an inpatient Ortho/5W unit on 12-hour night shifts. This travel nursing job is ideal for a confident bedside Registered Nurse who enjoys post-op care, patient education, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to help patients regain mobility and independence.

Located in Mason City, IA in North Iowa, you’ll enjoy easy commuting, welcoming neighborhoods, and plenty of ways to recharge—local parks, trails, and a lively arts and music scene.

• Position: Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Mason City, IA 50401
• Setting/Unit: Inpatient Orthopedics – Ortho/5W
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• End Date: 05/31/2026
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment
• Pay Rate: $68.00/hour (local)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend / every other holiday
• Openings: 1

• Experience: RN experience in orthopedics and/or Med/Surg/Telemetry is helpful
• License: Active RN license (per facility/state requirements)
• Clinical Skills: Post-op assessments, pain management, mobility support, wound care, and patient/family education
• Documentation: Strong, timely EMR documentation and clear handoff communication
• Onboarding/Compliance: Ability to complete standard pre-employment and onboarding requirements (license verification, background check, and competency validation)

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic and post-surgical patients on an inpatient unit
• Perform focused assessments, monitor vital signs as ordered, and escalate changes in condition appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments, support pain control plans, and reinforce mobility/rehab goals
• Coordinate care with providers, PT/OT, case management, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education on post-op precautions, wound care, fall prevention, and follow-up needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to unit protocols, safety standards, and infection prevention practices

Ready for your next night-shift travel nursing assignment? Apply now to be considered for this Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Mason City, IA 50401.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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

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