Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

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

Job Summary

• Work a schedule of 3 twelve-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
• No on-call required.
• Float to other units as needed.
• Charge RN shifts required as needed.
• Unit size: 29 beds.
• Patient population includes adults through geriatrics with orthopedic and medical-surgical needs.
• Telemetry monitoring available.
• High volume of patients with total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and kyphoplasties.
• Moderate volume of other surgical and medical patients, including 24-hour observation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in orthopedics.
• Orthopedics experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Experience in Charge RN roles.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Successful completion of Pass/Fail competency testing for EKG (Dysrhythmia) and medication/pharmacology.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved.
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must score 82% or higher, 2 attempts allowed).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher).
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (verify with program management).

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 the past 7 years.
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required).
• Transcript or diploma may be required for verification.
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third-party vendor.
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months).
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire).
• Health documents including:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
  • Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or declination).
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
  • Negative TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months or chest x-ray if positive history.
  • Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Zero tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Flexibility with scheduling required.
• Must complete all compliance requirements by the deadline prior to start date.
• Floating to other units may be required.
• Charge RN responsibilities expected as needed.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the Pass/Fail EKG exam requirement.
• Candidates must complete a health history form and other facility-specific onboarding documents prior to clearance.
• Facility requires strict adherence to education and licensure verification policies.
• Candidates with education obtained outside the U.S. must provide foreign equivalency evaluation documentation.
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here).

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing skills who have prior travel nursing experience and are comfortable working night shifts with charge nurse responsibilities.