Orthopedic Trauma RN
Greensboro, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Ortho (Travel/Contract)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), every other week (EOW)
• Includes one holiday and one holiday evening shift during the holiday period
• No on-call required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 (possible stretch to 1:7)
• Specialty in orthopedic and trauma nursing with focus on pre-op and post-op care for elective and trauma patients
• Experience with total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements and repairs, orthopedic trauma, and use of safe patient handling and orthopedic equipment (e.g., CPM, knee immobilizer, bone foam)
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• EPIC electronic health record system required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup prior to start
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, dress code acknowledgment, floating policy, and contractor equipment acknowledgment must be reviewed and signed
• Badge photo submission required prior to clearance (business casual or uniform, forward-facing, solid color background, no selfies or altered photos)
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

Preferred Certifications (Not mandatory but recommended)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – if applicable
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – if applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – may be preferred for certain units
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for ER RNs at this facility

Important Notes

• Candidates must acknowledge and pass all required competency exams including medication and EKG tests
• Candidates must be aware of and comply with all compliance deadlines, including submission of required documents by specified dates
• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travelers accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced orthopedic RNs with trauma background who are comfortable working 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment using EPIC and specialized orthopedic equipment.