Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our fast-paced unit specializing in orthopedic and neuro spine care. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of ortho experience and the ability to manage pain effectively for patients with a variety of diagnoses.

Contract Details:

• Contracts available for 20 weeks or more, with a hard stop on February 27, 2027.
• Holiday incentive: Locals accepted at the regular rate during the holidays.

Shift Information:

• 12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15).
• Options available for 36 or 48-hour work weeks.
• Block scheduling is possible (e.g., Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday).

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a patient care ratio of 5-6:1, which may flex up to 7:1 in extreme circumstances.
• Required to float to other med-surg units as necessary based on staffing needs.
• Every other weekend commitment required; make-up shifts may be necessary for call-outs.

Patient Population:

• Average daily census of 37 patients; caring for orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients.
• Patients with confirmed COVID-19 will be managed alongside other patients unless they require ICU care.

Required Skills and Certifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of ortho experience.
• IV Start and Telemetry skills.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) certification.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Charge nurse experience.
• Level I Trauma experience.

Other Requirements:

• All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting.

If you are a qualified nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care within a specialized unit, we encourage you to apply.