Orthopedic RN
Evansville, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Ortho RN Days

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM

Unit and Patient Population

• 24-bed orthopedic unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio up to 1:6
• Patient population includes postoperative adult patients recovering from Orthopedic, Total Joint Replacement, Podiatry, and Spine surgeries
• Length of stay varies based on surgery and discharge needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum of 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, including orthopedic surgery experience
• Orthopedic nursing experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Specialty: Orthopedic Nursing
• Required years of experience: Minimum 2 years, including recent orthopedic surgery experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Two MMR vaccines or positive titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit test for respiratory protection required, preferably completed prior to start
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to submission
• Current, unexpired driver’s license or state ID matching address on file
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and national sex offender registry within 90 days prior to start
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days prior to start
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding attestations completed onsite or prior to start
• Badge photo (forward-facing, white or blue background, no alterations) required for onboarding

Additional Notes

• Pharmacology, medical-surgical, EKG, and core competency exams must be updated every 3 years with a minimum passing score of 80% and only two attempts allowed
• Skills checklist for orthopedic specialty to be completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leadership within one week of start

This position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized orthopedic nursing environment with a focus on postoperative care for adult patients recovering from various orthopedic surgeries.