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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Ortho Specialty)

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with orthopedic experience for a fast-paced unit caring for orthopedic, neuro spine, med-surg, and post-surgical patients. The unit manages an average daily census of 37 patients with a 5-6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio (can flex to 7:1 in extreme cases).

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Ortho)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted with EPIC experience
• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
• 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
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (36 or 48 hours offered)
• Scheduling: Block scheduling options available (e.g., Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
• RTO (Request Time Off):

  • No RTO allowed after booking or onsite workarounds
  • Maximum 7 days RTO allowed for auto-offer
  • No Easter or holiday RTO approved

Preferred Qualifications

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

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Orthopedic and spine patients requiring attentive pain management
• Covid patients are cared for on all units except ICU
• Fast-paced environment

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific registry searches required within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or PAPR training required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules
• Photo for badge and confidentiality agreement required prior to start
• Medication safety training and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Unit enforces strict attendance and RTO policies; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced orthopedic unit with a focus on pain management and patient acuity
• Floating to other med-surg units is mandatory to meet staffing needs

This position is ideal for RNs with orthopedic experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.