Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Orthopedics
Lawrenceburg, TN
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a Medical-Surgical specialty focusing on Orthopedics. The position requires rapid response availability, with a start date 7-10 days from offer acceptance. Orientation occurs biweekly on Mondays. Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff.

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical Surgical Combination
• Floor: Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 18
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Patient Population: All ages
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost Clinician Experience
• Float Requirements: Rehab, ICU
• Shift: See shift details
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every Other/As Needed
• Call Requirements: As Needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 3 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Must pass Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start
• Professional demeanor and adherence to dress code (scrubs allowed; casual wear not acceptable)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience caring for orthopedic patients

Additional Information

• The facility is a 99-bed acute care hospital accredited as a chest pain center.
• The role involves working with a diverse patient population across all ages.
• Candidates should be prepared for float assignments to Rehab and ICU units.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates must have all required certifications prior to start.
• Orientation is mandatory and held biweekly on Mondays.
• Travel candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility.