Orthopedics RN
Burlington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Orthopedics/Med-Surg unit requiring prior Charge RN and travel experience.

Details

• 29-bed unit caring for adult through geriatric orthopedic and medical-surgical patients
• Telemetry monitoring available with high volume total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and kyphoplasties
• Moderate volume of other surgical procedures and inpatient/24-hour observation medical patients
• On-unit physical therapy gym for patient rehabilitation
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• No call required
• Floating required as needed, including to any Cone Health campus
• Charge RN shifts required as needed
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Previous Charge RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (two attempts allowed)
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy, and oxygen management
• Experience with GI/GU care including colostomy/ileostomy, feeding tubes, CBI, and hemodialysis management
• Experience with neuro/psych conditions including CVA and pre/post neurosurgery care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and surgical drain management

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to orthopedic and med-surg patients, including pre/post-surgical and trauma cases
• Work alongside a mixed team of RNs and LPNs
• Charge nurses on this unit carry a patient load in addition to leadership duties
• Unit is fast-paced with schedules built every six weeks according to unit demands
• Weekend-only set schedules are offered
• No holiday RTO accepted
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position