Orthopedic Trauma RN
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse — Orthopedic/Trauma

Job Overview

• Travel/contract role in Greensboro, North Carolina
• Night shift: 3x12s, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• One holiday and one eve during the holiday period required
• No call
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Orthopedics (2 years of experience)
• Orthopedics experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic

Clinical Focus

• Pre-op and post-op orthopedic care
• Elective and trauma patients
• Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements and repairs
• Orthopedic trauma
• Use of rapid response teams
• Safe patient handling equipment and orthopedic equipment, including CPM, knee immobilizer, and bone foam

Work Environment

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6, with possible stretch to 1:7

Compliance Notes

• Candidate must be aware they are being submitted to the facility and have reviewed the job description
• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of the zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadline is 12 noon EST on the Wednesday prior to the start date
• Candidate must be aware of the required pass/fail EKG exam for RNs