Orthopedic Surgery RN
Aurora, Colorado
The Medical Center of Aurora

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Specialty: Orthopedic/Spine
• Unit Type: Orthopedic/Spine care including joint replacements, fracture repairs, and spinal injuries
• Facility Size: 345 beds, 3-time Magnet Designation
• Staffing: Float pool of about 80 staff; day and night shifts staffed by RNs and CNAs
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (varies by unit and shift)
• Equipment: Various orthopedic-related equipment
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic surgery experience within the last year
• Acute care experience including medical-surgical (Med Surg) nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• Chemotherapy certification (for potential scheduling on Oncology unit)

Job Responsibilities & Environment

• Provide nursing care for orthopedic patients including those undergoing joint replacements, fracture repairs, and spinal injury treatment
• Flexibility and willingness to float between units as needed
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented, family-like environment
• Opportunity to learn and care for patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical issues

Personality Fit

• Team player with compassion
• Flexible and adaptable to changing unit needs
• Eager to learn and grow professionally

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.