Location: Richmond, VA

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; typically 3x12s per week with every-other-weekend coverage (day shift, rotating schedule)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-operative orthopedic nursing care for hip, knee, spine and other ortho patients
• Assess, monitor and manage patient conditions, intervening early to keep recovery on track
• Document care clearly and promptly using Meditech to ensure continuity and safety
• Perform bedside shift reports and safety rounding to keep patients informed and comfortable
• Collaborate with surgeons, physical therapy and the interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and families about post-op expectations, mobility and discharge plans
• Adhere to AIDET and patient experience practices to create compassionate, respectful interactions
• Support unit staffing by floating to like med-surg areas when needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ability to practice in Virginia preferred/required depending on credentialing)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally Med-Surg or Orthopedics
• Experience caring for post-operative orthopedic patients (hip, knee, spine) highly preferred
• Comfortable using Meditech or similar electronic documentation systems (Meditech preferred)
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid Med-Surg nursing fundamentals with orthopedic/post-op focus
• Proficiency in patient assessment, pain management and mobility support
• Familiarity with orthopedics-related equipment and post-op protocols
• Clear, timely documentation practices in electronic health records (Meditech)
• Teamwork, adaptability and the ability to prioritize in a busy surgical unit
• Commitment to safety rounding, bedside reporting and patient experience best practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel-friendly support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family stay covered
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind on and off shift
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and assistance with assignment logistics
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required nursing credentials
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Richmond is a lively, historic city with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, wander the scenic Canal Walk downtown, or relax in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Outdoor fans will love the James River Park System for trails, kayaking and scenic views. Carytown offers eclectic shopping and great dining, and weekend trips to Colonial Williamsburg or Virginia Beach are both doable drives. Plenty of local coffee shops, breweries and cultural spots make downtime enjoyable.

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