Job Description

Orthopedics Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Position Location: Asheville, NC Job Type: Travel Contract Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12s Nights Pay: $2055.60/week Completion Bonus: Up to $7,500 total. (You will receive $2,500 after the successful completion of each of your first 3 contracts with us) Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Orthopedics Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care for patients undergoing musculoskeletal procedures and managing acute or chronic orthopedic conditions. This role primarily focuses on pre- and post-operative care for joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), trauma, spinal surgeries, and fracture management. The Ortho RN is essential in managing pain, monitoring neurovascular status, and facilitating mobility and patient education for rehabilitation. The ideal candidate is compassionate, skilled in complex pain and wound management, and committed to patient recovery and functional independence. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized post-operative care for orthopedic surgery patients, including monitoring incision sites, drains, and signs of infection.
• Conduct frequent and detailed neurovascular assessments (CSMs) to detect complications such as Compartment Syndrome.
• Manage complex pain regimens, including patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and regional nerve blocks.
• Facilitate early mobilization and collaborate closely with Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) to achieve patient ambulation goals.
• Care for patients with various orthopedic devices, including casts, traction, continuous passive motion (CPM) machines, and external fixators.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative recovery, prescribed weight-bearing status, mobility precautions, and discharge instructions.
• Administer medications and perform general medical-surgical nursing duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Orthopedics, Med-Surg, or Trauma nursing experience.
• Certification in Orthopedic Nursing (ONC) is preferred.
• COVID vaccine and recent TB test may be required.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and personalized career support

About ATC Healthcare ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses with rewarding career opportunities. Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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