Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho Trauma/General Surgery

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Ortho Trauma and General Surgery team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in orthopedic, neurological, and trauma care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with severe injuries to bones, joints, and soft tissue, as well as traumatic brain and spine injuries.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Ensure effective communication through SBAR and maintain accurate patient records using EPIC.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations as required.

Required Skills and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Ortho, Neuro, or Trauma nursing.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.

Contract Details:

• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts from 1845 to 0715.
• Available contract lengths: 36 or 48 hours, with options for longer contracts (13-26 weeks).
• Requires availability for every other weekend.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5-6.
• Limited to a maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) for contract offers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in Storm and Hurricane Teams as needed during catastrophic events or disasters.
• May be subject to redeployment to various units based on patient care needs.

Patient Diagnoses:

The unit primarily manages patients diagnosed with:

• Severe injuries to bones, joints, and soft tissue.
• Traumatic brain injuries and neurological trauma.
• Spinal injuries and related pain.
• Subdural hematoma.

Unit Orientation:

• 12-hour unit-specific orientation.
• 16-hour organizational orientation education.

Dress Code:

Scrubs should be navy or white.

We invite qualified candidates to apply and join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care in a dynamic nursing environment.