Local Nurse RN, Ortho Pay up to $1,584/WK

Local Nurse RN, Ortho Pay up to $1,584/WK

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center - OSF Ministry Peoria, Illinois

Job Shift: 12 Hour Days | Work Week Hours: 36.0 | Weekly Pay: Up to $1,584/WK

Start Date: 11/09/2026

Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho

The RN Orthopedics (RN Ortho) provides care to patients with musculoskeletal issues, including fractures, joint replacements, and spinal surgeries. This role involves pain management, mobility support, and post-surgical rehabilitation guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient conditions, focusing on orthopedic and mobility concerns.
• Administer pain medications and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with rehabilitative exercises and mobility training.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and case managers.
• Educate patients on wound care, cast care, and post-operative exercises.
• Document patient progress and outcomes accurately.

Work Environment:

• Orthopedic units or rehabilitation centers.
• Requires strong teamwork and communication with surgical and therapy teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities in orthopedic nursing and rehabilitation.
• Team-oriented culture emphasizing patient mobility and recovery.
• Continuing education for evidence-based orthopedic practices.

Why Choose Us:

We specialize in advanced orthopedic treatments and rehabilitation. Join our team to help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Information based on the BLS and actual job responsibilities may vary by location.

Additional employer description

Work with doctors to perform treatments on patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Monitor the patient's health and general body condition and report changes and improvements to the doctor. Take pain prescriptions from the doctors and administer same to the patients. Prepare a pain management schedule for patients based on doctor's prescriptions to prevent patients suffering from pain. Monitor and quickly attend to any signs of negative reactions to drugs and allergies. Educate patients on steps to take to manage pain and how to avoid post-surgical infections. Manage patient's hygiene by assisting with bed pan changes, body cleaning and diaper changes in some cases. Help injured athletes manage and treat pain and get better after injury. Sometimes, orthopedic nurses may also assist with training of athletes that are just recovering from an injury. Assist orthopedic doctors in performing their duties. Perform wound dressing on patients with infections. Monitor vital signs of patients. Help form support groups for patients.

Shift

12 Hour Days

Hours

36 Hrs/Wk

Start date

2026-11-09

Length

13