Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Med-Surg
Richmond, Virginia
Johnston-Willis Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: 5Atrium Ortho Joint Spine (Orthopedic Med Surg)
• Patient Population: Post-operative hip, knee, spine, and other orthopedic surgery patients
• Unit Size: 25 beds
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 5-6 patients per nurse
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; every other weekend required; no guaranteed block scheduling
• Floating: May float to similar med surg units

Unit Environment & Equipment

• Purpose-built unit, just over 1 year old
• Ample general nursing equipment for orthopedic post-op care
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Staffing: 4-5 nurses and 1-3 patient care technicians per shift; unit secretaries available 7am-7pm

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License
• BLS Certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg specialty (post-operative patient care experience preferred)
• Positive attitude and strong patient care focus
• Meditech experience preferred but not required
• No advanced skills or specialty certifications required

Patient Care & Unit Policies

• Bedside shift report and safety rounding (1 hour day shift, 2 hours night shift)
• Use of AIDET communication framework for all patient interactions
• Emphasis on treating patients with courtesy, respect, and making personal connections
• Unit follows hospital policies and guidelines; specifics reviewed at start

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs
• Any closed-toed shoes

Recognition & Culture

• TJC Certified Hip and Knee Program
• Multiple Daisy and Bee Award nominations for nursing excellence
• High patient satisfaction scores from surgical patients
• Experienced nursing staff, some with over 20 years tenure

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required for this position
• No advanced procedures performed on the unit; focus is on general med surg nursing care for orthopedic post-op patients

This role is ideal for RNs with med surg experience looking to work in a specialized orthopedic post-op unit within a supportive and well-equipped environment.