Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Ortho) - Travel/Contract

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with orthopedic experience for a fast-paced unit specializing in orthopedic and neuro spine patients, as well as med-surg and post-surgical care. The unit requires nurses who can manage pain effectively and handle a variety of patient diagnoses, including COVID-positive patients outside of ICU.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with required orthopedic experience
• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have EPIC experience

Skills & Certifications

• Required:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • Charge Nurse Experience
  • Level I Trauma Experience

Additional Requirements

• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Float requirement: Must be willing to float to other med-surg units as needed
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend required; missed weekends must be made up
• No holiday RTO (Request Time Off) approved
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed for auto-offer

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: Options for 36 or 48 hours per week (no overtime until after 48 hours)
• Patient Ratio: Typically 5-6:1, can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases
• Patient Population: Orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, post-surgical
• Average Daily Census: 37 patients
• Beds: 39

Scheduling

• Block scheduling options available (e.g., Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday)

Patient Care Environment

• Fast-paced unit with orthopedic and spine patients
• Pain management is a critical component of care
• COVID patients are cared for on all units unless in ICU

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Various health documents including:

  • Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (must score 82% or higher)
• Photo ID for badge creation required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training modules
• Education verification and licensure verification required
• Must complete medication safety training and confidentiality agreements

Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Must comply with all hospital policies and complete required documentation timely to avoid start delays
• Float to other med-surg units as needed based on census

This position is ideal for nurses with orthopedic experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.