Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Ortho (Travel/Contract)

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights (typically 18:45 to 7:15), 36 hours per week (option for 36 or 48 hours)

Job Description

• Fast-paced unit caring for orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients
• Average daily census: 37 patients in 39 beds/rooms
• Patient care includes pain management for ortho and spine patients
• Unit accepts first-time travelers with EPIC experience
• Required to float to other med-surg units as needed based on census
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend; missed weekend shifts must be made up on a weekend
• Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• No approval for holiday time off (RTO)
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed for auto-offer; no RTO after booking or worked out onsite

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Telemetry monitoring skills
• Must be able to float to other med-surg units as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Charge nurse experience
• Level I trauma experience

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, post-surgical patients
• COVID-19 patients are no longer cohorted; cared for on all units unless in ICU
• Unit requires nurses who can manage pain effectively

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check within 6 months required for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive TB with CXR within 5 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola) titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titer negative/equivocal
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella per standard healthcare requirements
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 to 10/31)
• Physical exam required per travel agency standards (not client-mandated)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year via Relias
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for new contracts
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) must be submitted immediately after signing contract
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and annual compliance training required
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and orientation checklists required (may take 8-10 hours)
• Corp ID setup and I-Learn login required within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week (36 hours) with option for 48 hours
• Floating to other med-surg units required
• Weekend shifts every other weekend mandatory
• No holiday time off allowed
• Patient ratios typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases

Additional Notes

• Must have orthopedic nursing experience; no exceptions
• EPIC experience required for first-time travelers
• Must pass EKG competency exam before starting
• No RTO allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong pain management skills

This position is ideal for experienced orthopedic RNs comfortable with telemetry, flexible scheduling, and working in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital setting.