Med Surg

Ortho/Trauma RN — Medical-Surgical | Kansas City, MO

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3 x 12-hour shifts

Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 30

Guaranteed Hours: 48 per week

Unit Overview

This Ortho/Trauma unit provides care for post-operative orthopedic patients — including knee, hip, and shoulder replacements — as well as trauma patients and neuro overflow cases. The unit is supported by unit secretaries and patient care technicians. Clinical care emphasizes bedside shift report and hourly rounding standards.

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Post-op orthopedic surgery care (knee, hip, shoulder)
• Trauma patient management
• Neurological overflow; NIH stroke scale experience helpful
• Telemetry monitoring
• Traction, external fixator, and cooling equipment management

Scheduling

• Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Three weekend shifts required per schedule period
• Contract staff floats first; float units include General Med-Surg, Nephrology, and Neuro/Trauma

Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS certification
• Orthopedic nursing experience strongly preferred
• Telemetry and NIH stroke scale experience preferred

Dress Code: Navy scrubs