Registered Nurse, Ortho Specialty Unit

Orthopedic Rn Opportunity At Rowan Medical Center

Ready to join a fast-paced, supportive team where you can truly make an impact in patient recovery? We'd love to connect with you!

Location: Rowan Medical Center – Salisbury, NC

Department: Specialty Orthopedic Unit

Schedule: Part-Time | Day Shift | 7AM–7PM, 24 hours/week

May be eligible for sign on bonus and relocation

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Work alongside a collaborative and patient-focused team
• Care for post-op orthopedic patients in a specialized unit
• Build meaningful relationships with patients during recovery
• Opportunity to grow your nursing career with a leading healthcare organization

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while guiding patients through their recovery journey. You'll collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans that promote healing, comfort, and optimal outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and assess post-operative orthopedic patients, including checking pain levels, surgical incision sites, and mobility status.
• Administer medications such as pain management, anticoagulants, IV antibiotics, and monitor for adverse reactions or post-op complications.
• Assist patients with early ambulation and mobility after surgery, including working alongside Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to support recovery goals.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, use of assistive devices, fall prevention, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations following joint replacement or orthopedic procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• ENPC, TNCC or CEN; preferred.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID 119507