Orthopedic Surgery RN
Gallatin, Tennessee
Sumner Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Gallatin, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care in orthopedic surgery, post-operative, and medical/surgical units within a Level III Trauma Center. The unit has 23 beds with patient ratios of 4-6:1 and serves geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (13 years and older).

Unit & Shift Details

• Specialty Areas: Orthopedics, Post Operative, Med/Surg
• Shift: See shift details (not specified)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As needed, approximately every third weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Must be willing to float as needed

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH certification

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in nursing specialty (Orthopedic Surgery/Post-Op/Med-Surg)

Patient Population

• Geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (13 years and older)

Work Environment & Tools

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Meditech
• Trauma Level: III
• Patient diagnoses commonly include post-operative joints, post-op bariatric, post-op gastrointestinal, and trauma patients

Desired Skills & Personality Traits

• Highly motivated with strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Good assessment skills preferred
• Hardworking, willing to ask questions when in doubt
• Kind and compassionate

Additional Requirements

• Must pass Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color allowed; T-shirts must display hospital logo; no acrylic nails

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Orthopedic Surgery nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Summary

This travel RN position requires a motivated nurse with at least 1 year of relevant experience, appropriate Tennessee licensure, and certifications. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population in a busy orthopedic and post-operative unit within a Level III Trauma Center. Flexibility to float and work some weekends is required.