Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Hendersonville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
The Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor Nurse is assigned to a fast-paced, 34-bed surgical specialty unit focused on the care of patients undergoing operative and non-operative management of musculoskeletal conditions. Located in an organization that emphasizes early mobilization and efficient discharge planning, this role involves coordinating patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
• Unit Description: The orthopedic unit is a surgical specialty unit with common case types including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, spine surgeries, and other orthopedic procedures. The environment is throughput-driven, with an emphasis on postoperative mobility and discharge readiness.
• Responsibilities: Administers patient care under the direction of a physician; identifies expected patient outcomes; reports and records care plans and patient responses; provides clinical nursing care consistent with healthcare organization standards; organizes and prioritizes care; consults with resources on complex issues; collaborates with colleagues; assesses data to determine care priorities; anticipates discharge needs; communicates with patients and families; develops clinical and operational skills; promotes a safe environment; ensures competency in skills; adheres to policies and procedures.
• Required Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or one of the compact states by the day of clinical care; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; no minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 completed assignments in this modality; strongly prefer spinal and urology experience.
• Schedule: Evening shift from 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to performing clinical care. Training and certification opportunities will be provided.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits