Orthopedics
Orthopedics / Med-Surg with Telemetry — Registered Nurse (Travel)
Nights | Burlington, NC | 13-Week Contract
This ortho/med-surg unit cares for adult through geriatric patients following orthopedic procedures and general surgical or medical admissions. Telemetry monitoring is available on the unit, and an on-unit physical therapy gym allows patients to complete rehab without being transported off the floor. The unit also accommodates higher-acuity patients from the ED as needed.
Shift & Schedule
- 3x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday required)
- No on-call requirement
- Float to other campuses as needed
Patient Population
- High volume: post-surgical, inpatient, and 24-hour observation medical patients
- Moderate volume: neck and back surgery patients
- Lower volume: total joint replacements, fracture repairs, shoulder repairs, and kyphoplasties
- Occasional high-acuity ED holds
Clinical Skills Utilized
Telemetry/dysrhythmia interpretation, IV management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, wound care/wound vac, tracheostomy care, CBI, PCA, surgical drain management, and orthopedic-specific skills including CPM and Buck's Traction
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Charge RN experience required — charge shifts assigned as needed
- BLS required
- Active RN license in hand at time of submission
- Must pass a compliance EKG exam (two attempts allowed)
- No candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
- COVID-19 and flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Orientation: 24 hours | Non-billable compliance modules average 2–4 hours