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Orthopedic Surgery RN
Aurora, Colorado
The Medical Center of Aurora

$1,716-1,900/week

Posted 12 days ago

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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.

Facility

The Medical Center of Aurora

3.4rating(27 reviews)

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Staff Position

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Short Term Acute Care
323 beds

ADDRESS1501 South Potomac StreetAurora, CO 80012

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Orthopedics Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.

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