Orthopaedic Outpatient Registered Nurse
Claremont, NH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient (Days)

Location: Claremont, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

This position is for an Orthopaedic Registered Nurse in an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves caring for adults and children with musculoskeletal conditions including fractures, sprains, arthritis, sports injuries, and post-surgical care. Responsibilities include patient education, creating personalized care plans, and supporting rehabilitation efforts before and after surgery.

The unit is small and rural, requiring the nurse to work independently and efficiently from day one. A significant portion of the role involves phone triage.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of current Orthopaedic Clinic or Primary Care experience
• At least 2 years of current triage experience (phone triage is strongly required)
• Experience with injections and blood draws (required)
• Adult outpatient experience (required)
• Rural or small facility experience (highly preferred)
• Previous travel nursing experience (highly preferred)
• Comfortable working independently in a small, rural setting

Licenses & Certifications

• New Hampshire RN license or Compact RN license (must be current and uploaded with profile)
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification (required)

Additional Requirements

• Must have own vehicle for this assignment
• Permanent address must be included in profile
• Any requested time off during the assignment must be submitted and approved at the time of application; no more than 5 days of time off will be accepted
• Phone voicemail must be set up and reachable for communication

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Small outpatient orthopaedic clinic
• Personal scrubs of any color allowed
• No non-billable orientation time

Important Notes

• Local candidates within 50 miles will not be considered
• Scheduling requests must be made at submission; requests after offer or during interview will not be approved and may result in offer rescindment

This role offers the opportunity to work in a focused orthopaedic outpatient setting with a dedicated rehabilitation team, supporting patients through both surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.