RN - MS Ortho

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Orthopedics

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 Hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Orthopedic nursing

License: NC or Compact license pending acceptable for submission

Certifications: BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Orthopedic experience
• Experience with Epic charting system
• IV Start and Telemetry skills

Description:

Cross posting after booking is not allowed.

Any call-offs or additional time off on the unit could result in a cancellation.

The unit will accept contracts of 20 weeks or longer.

Contracts are available through February to manage holiday staffing needs.

Ratios are expected to 5-6 patients per nurse, but can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases.

Nurses are required to float to other medical-surgical units based on staffing needs.

Every other weekend commitment is required with a make-up for any missed shifts.

The average daily census is 37, with a total of 39 available beds.

Patient population includes orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients.

Nurses must manage pain effectively for post-surgical and orthopedic patients.

High customer service orientation is necessary due to the patient demographic.

Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.

Nurses must adhere to infection control and isolation protocols.

Additional skills preferred include ACLS, charge nurse experience, and trauma level I experience.

Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple pain management modalities.