Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Orthopedics & Spine
Overland Park, KS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Specialty: Orthopedics & Spine
• Unit Size: 36 beds (all private rooms)
• Staff: Approximately 75 total (day shift: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 PCTs, 1 unit clerk; night shift: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 PCTs)
• Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Unit Focus: Fast-paced med/surg acuity unit specializing in orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions (including stroke and head injuries), and trauma
• Equipment: Traction devices, external fixators, halos, walkers, gait belts, bed alarms, continuous pulse oximetry, remote telemetry monitoring
• EMR System: Meditech
• Communication Technology: Use of mobile devices with secure team communication app to enhance coordination and patient privacy
• Facility Type: Busy Level 2 trauma center with high patient volume

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift Times:

  • Day: 06:45 - 19:15
  • Night: 18:45 - 07:15
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend (sometimes every other weekend if on leave of absence)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Typical Procedures & Responsibilities

• Wound care and dressing changes
• Care for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, including trauma cases

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Unit Highlights

• Low RN turnover: 0% first-year RN turnover, 7% total RN turnover (below national average of 17%)
• Increasing employee engagement year over year
• Newly expanded unit from 26 to 36 beds due to growing patient volume
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, and respiratory therapy

This position offers a dynamic environment for experienced med/surg RNs interested in orthopedic and neurological patient care within a busy trauma center setting.