New Graduate RN - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Rotating

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

The Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Unit consists of two inpatient units—the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit and the Joint Restoration Unit. Together, we treat general and progressive care patients with diagnoses such as knee/hip replacements, spinal surgeries, infected joints, and amputations. We also care for patients who have sustained injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or other traumatic accidents. Experienced and new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply to this fast‑paced surgical unit.

We offer extensive training for new graduates and tailor orientation to the needs of experienced nurses. Expand your skill set with external fixators, traction, multiple drains, wound care, and more. Come join our growing team in the exciting world of Orthopedic Trauma.

Clinical Nurse I – Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse II – Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Mobilizes resources to meet individualized needs of patients/families. Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse III – Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

Delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care to patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia or an eligible compact state

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

• Required:
• Clin I: N/A
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
• Preferred:
• Clin I:
  Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in an acute care setting or applicable to area of practice
• Clin II, Clin III:
  Academic Health Care Experience;
  Experience with similar patient population in an acute care setting or applicable to area of practice

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Diploma or Associate’s Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within five years unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
• Clin III:
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