Orthopedic Technologist

Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg / Joint Replacement in Bismarck, ND Travel Orthopedic RN needed in Bismarck, North Dakota, for a 13-week acute-care assignment caring for joint replacement, trauma, and medical-surgical patients. Join a collaborative orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing team in Bismarck, North Dakota, where you will provide patient-centered care in a 22-bed unit within a Level II trauma environment.

This travel nursing assignment offers strong clinical standards, a team-based approach, and a supportive workplace. Bismarck combines the convenience of a welcoming capital city with access to scenic Missouri River trails, outdoor recreation, and North Dakota’s wide-open landscapes. Travel Nursing Job Details Specialty: Orthopedic Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Bismarck, North Dakota Healthcare Setting: Acute care; Level II trauma environment Estimated Weekly

$2,200–$2,320 Start Date: October 26, 2026 Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027 Hours: 36 hours per week Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts

Primarily night shifts currently needed; day/night rotation may be considered. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required. Call: Not required Unit: 22-bed orthopedic and medical-surgical unit Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1 to 5:1 Electronic Medical Record: EPIC Orientation: Approximately 6–12 hours of unit orientation Floating: May float to medical-surgical units Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; navy jacket permitted Travel Orthopedic RN Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Dakota At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience; 2 years of medical-surgical or orthopedic nursing experience preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience caring for orthopedic, joint replacement, trauma, or medical-surgical patients preferred Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend and holidays Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills Orthopedic Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to orthopedic, joint replacement, trauma, and general medical-surgical patients Complete focused and comprehensive patient assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes in condition Administer medications and blood products safely in accordance with established nursing standards Prepare patients for surgical procedures and support postoperative recovery Deliver care aligned with joint replacement quality metrics and evidence-based clinical standards Provide patient and family education related to procedures, recovery, medications, mobility, and discharge planning Collaborate with nursing assistants and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to meet patient needs Document nursing care accurately in EPIC Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment while contributing to a supportive team culture Apply now for this Travel Orthopedic RN opportunity in Bismarck, North Dakota, and join a dedicated medical-surgical healthcare team.

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.