Orthopedic Trauma Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Ortho

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), every other week (EOW)
• Holiday coverage: One holiday and one evening shift during the holiday period required
• No call required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 (possible stretch to 1:7)
• Specialty: Orthopedic and Trauma nursing
• Focus on pre-op and post-op orthopedic patients, including elective and trauma cases
• Experience with total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements and repairs, as well as orthopedic trauma
• Use of safe patient handling equipment and orthopedic devices such as CPM, knee immobilizer, bone foam, etc.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required
• Use of Rapid Response Teams

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedics nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Trauma nursing experience
• 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)
• Pre-operative and post-operative orthopedic nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (MAB)
• Pass/fail competency testing including EKG and medication/pharmacology exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must complete a health history form and upload prior to clearance
• Facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed, including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement
• EPIC test required with 2 attempts allowed; additional attempts may be granted at manager discretion
• Color vision testing required
• Some certifications may be preferred or required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for certain units)
• Fingerprinting required for certain positions (Home Health and Long-Term Care only) and must be completed in North Carolina prior to start

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position specializing in Orthopedics and Trauma nursing with a 13-week contract in Greensboro, NC. The role requires a minimum of 2 years orthopedic nursing experience, prior travel experience, and multiple certifications including BLS and preferably ACLS. Candidates must be proficient with EPIC and able to work night shifts with holiday coverage. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and competency exams are mandatory for clearance.