Med-Surg Orthopedic Post-Op RN
Richmond, Virginia
Johnston-Willis Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity – Richmond, VA

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: Must start on the 5th of the month

Unit Information

• Unit: 5Atrium Ortho Joint Spine
• Beds: 25
• Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Staffing:

  • 4-5 Nurses per shift
  • 1-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
  • Department Secretary available 7am-7pm (3 days/week currently, hiring for 6 days/week coverage)
• Type of Patients: Post-operative orthopedic patients (hip, knee, spine, other orthopedic procedures)
• Equipment: General nursing equipment for med-surg and orthopedic post-op care
• Documentation System: Meditech

Schedule & Floating

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s), every other weekend required
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Floating: Contract nurses will float to similar med-surg units as needed

Patient Care & Experience

• Bedside shift report required
• Safety rounding: 1 hour during day shifts, 2 hours during night shifts
• Use of AIDET communication framework for all patient interactions
• Emphasis on treating patients with courtesy, respect, and keeping them informed

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience: Must have experience caring for post-operative patients
• Preferred: Experience with Meditech documentation system
• Advanced Skills: None required
• Procedures: No specific bedside or unit procedures required

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs
• Any closed-toed shoes

Unit & Hospital Highlights

• Purpose-built unit, just over 1 year old
• Ample equipment to support patient and staff needs
• Experienced nursing staff, some with over 20 years tenure
• The unit is TJC Certified Hip and Knee Program
• Recognized with numerous Daisy and Bee nominations
• Surgical patients consistently provide positive feedback on care quality

This role is ideal for RNs with orthopedic post-op experience looking for a supportive, well-equipped unit with a strong patient-centered culture.