Orthopedics

Orthopedic-Neurosurgical Nursing – 12-Hour Day Shift

The Role

Join an orthopedic-neurosurgical unit providing post-operative and acute care for patients undergoing elective procedures (hip, knee, shoulder repairs) as well as those with fractures, back, and neck conditions requiring surgical or medical management.

Unit Overview

• 33 private rooms

• Typical patient population: post-op ortho, neuro-surgical patients, fracture management, general medical-surgical admissions
• IV fluids and PCA pump management (no heparin drips or titration required)
• Remote telemetry monitoring available; RNs do not read strips
• Patient Care Techs assist with vitals, glucose monitoring, ADLs, and catheter care

Schedule & Expectations

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (includes 30-minute lunch)
• Every-other-weekend rotation
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week contract
• Block scheduling available per unit needs
• Travelers float first to other medical-surgical units as needed; if floated to telemetry, assignments remain within your skill set
• Subject to call-off for low census

Requirements

• BLS (AHA)
• Current nursing license
• Prior orthopaedic and general medical-surgical experience
• PCA pump competency required
• Valid, unexpired driver's license

Orientation

• Day 1: Electronic health record training
• Day 2: Unit orientation with preceptor
• Day 3: Independent patient care

Dress Code

Royal blue scrubs; scrub jackets permitted (must be royal blue—no hoodies or sweat jackets).