Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Charlotte Orthopaedic Hospital

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Summary

• Surgical unit with orthopedic and joint focus (total knee replacement, total hip replacement, spinal fusions)
• Occasional medical overflow including some women's health cases (e.g., hysterectomies)
• Average daily census: 34 patients; 48 beds/rooms
• Float and weekend work required (every other weekend)
• No call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• Experience with nasal cannula respiratory support
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with total joint replacement surgeries

Unit & Equipment Details

• Frequent use of wound vacs and drains
• Unit systems include Pyxis, EPIC (electronic health record), and SBAR communication method
• Scrubs: Navy blue (not provided)

Scheduling & Orientation

• Scheduling and orientation are per unit needs
• 36-hour work weeks can be offered
• Interview with manager required before offer

Patient Diagnoses

• Orthopedic surgical cases primarily
• Some women's health surgical overflow

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year (or documentation of past positive)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam not required for crisis travelers
• Various facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, medication safety training, and hospital policies must be completed prior to start
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire)

Additional Training & Competencies

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (minimum 82% score, three attempts allowed)
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (for new contracts)
• Facility-specific annual compliance and education modules required
• Bloodborne pathogens training review required
• Epic system test-out option available for experienced users (optional)

Notes

• No call-offs or additional RTO (release time off) allowed after booking; violations may lead to cancellation
• Float and weekend work required
• Must complete all required documentation and training prior to start to avoid delays
• Interview with hiring manager mandatory before offer

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with orthopedic surgical experience seeking a travel contract in a busy surgical unit with a focus on joint replacement and related procedures.