Orthopedic Surgery Registered Nurse
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: RN - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit
• Region’s only children’s hospital with pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists
• Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
• Only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region
• Recognized for high clinical quality and nursing excellence (Magnet® Designation)

Unit Information: Orthopedics (J6)

• Number of Beds: 32 individual rooms
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 3 PCTs, 1 HUC
  • Night Shift: 1 charge RN, 5 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 2 PCTs, 1 HUC
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day shift: 5:1 (stretch 6:1)
  • Night shift: 6:1 (stretch 7:1)
• Equipment Used: Walkers, bedside commode, bladder scanners, CPM, Sky lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Lift, Maxi Move, vital sign machine, hover mat, bair hugger, wheelchairs
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: North Carolina Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Orthopedic Nursing
• Preferred Skills:

  • Hospital experience
  • Orthopedic experience

Typical Procedures Performed

• Dressing changes, suture/staple removal
• Foley catheter care
• NG tube management
• Wound Vac maintenance and removal

Work Environment & Culture

• Team player with ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Caring approach, treating patients like family

Additional Information

• Floating Areas: Other Med-Surg units
• Dress Code:

  • RNs: Navy scrubs
  • PCTs: Galaxy Blue scrubs
  • LPNs: Sage Green scrubs
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly recognized hospital with advanced orthopedic care and a supportive team environment.