Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Summary

• Work 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call duties
• Float as needed
• Charge RN experience required; may be required to work as Charge RN
• Unit size: 29 beds
• Patient population includes adults through geriatrics with orthopedic and medical-surgical needs
• Telemetry monitoring available
• Physical therapy gym on unit for patient rehab
• High volume of total joint replacements, fracture repairs, kyphoplasties
• Moderate volume of other surgical and medical patients, including 24-hour observation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience in Charge RN roles

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (must pass with minimum 82%)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Other certifications as applicable per unit or specialty

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Night shift, 7 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• No call responsibilities
• Floating to other units as needed
• Charge RN duties as assigned

Additional Notes

• Strict zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling
• Compliance deadlines must be met prior to start date
• Candidate must be aware of and agree to pass/fail EKG exam requirement
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with orthopedic and medical-surgical experience who have prior travel contract experience and are comfortable working night shifts with charge nurse responsibilities.