Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Ortho Specialty)

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call required
• Float to other units as needed
• Charge RN shifts required as needed
• Unit: 29-bed unit caring for adult through geriatric orthopedic and medical-surgical patients
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, fracture repairs, kyphoplasties, and telemetry monitoring
• Physical therapy gym available on unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Charge RN roles

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background Check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education Verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as applicable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators required)
• Fingerprinting (if applicable for position)

Additional Requirements

• 2 supervisory references required from clinical assignments (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with one-week grace period for renewal
• Completion of facility-specific documents including:

  • Floating policy acknowledgment
  • Contractor equipment acknowledgment
  • Health history form
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
  • Pass/fail testing acknowledgment (EPIC and Dysrhythmia/EKG)
  • Job description review
  • Dress code review
• Workday login and onboarding tasks completion prior to start

Important Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Prior travel experience is mandatory for this role
• Charge RN experience is required and candidates will be expected to work charge shifts as needed
• Pass/fail EKG exam is mandatory for all RNs at this facility
• Floating to other units may be required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume orthopedic and medical-surgical unit with a diverse patient population and supportive team environment.