Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

RN – Adult Orthopedic/Neuro Trauma

Schedule: 12-hour Nights

Requirements:

• Active RN license
• BLS certification
• Epic documentation experience
• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience in the last 5 years

Key clinical skills:

• Heparin drips and vaso/continuous drips management
• Blood product administration
• Central line/PICC care and peripheral IV starts
• Phlebotomy
• Chest tube management, surgical drains
• Tracheostomy care and non-invasive airway management
• Feeding tube and colostomy care
• Wound care
• Management/recognition of dysrhythmias and telemetry familiarity
• Isolation precautions/PPE

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with severe orthopedic trauma and neurological impairments.
• Administer medications and IV therapies per established protocols.
• Manage and monitor patients post-operatively, including the care of surgical drains and chest tubes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Conduct assessments and implement nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans and health management.

Compliance / Notes:

• Orientation includes a 12-hour unit orientation and 16-hour organizational education.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations.

Client Details:

City: Wilmington

State: NC

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