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Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical (Orthopedics)

Immediate need for a talented Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical (Orthopedics). This is a 03+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cumming, Georgia (Onsite).

Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Shift: 12-hour Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), schedule varies
• Duration: 13 weeks (05/18/2026 – 08/15/2026)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Overtime: Daily OT after 24 hours (based on multiplier); Weekly OT after 40 hours (based on multiplier)
• Manage care for an assigned group of medical-surgical and orthopedic patients
• Provide post-operative care for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries (joint replacements, fracture repairs, spine surgeries, etc.)
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care based on individual patient needs
• Administer medications including pain management, IV antibiotics, anticoagulants, and other acute medications
• Monitor patients for post-operative complications including infection, blood clots, and pain
• Assist with patient mobilization, fall prevention, and use of assistive devices
• Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists for patient rehabilitation
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, medication management, and discharge planning
• Perform NIH stroke scale assessments as required
• Document all care accurately in the EMR
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards
• Work with a team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Candidate Type: Travel Only
• Local candidates within 50 miles will not be considered
• Location: Cumming, Georgia
• Unit Details: 32-bed inpatient surgical unit
• Patient Population: Medical-surgical with orthopedics focus
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience within MedSurg / Orthopedic specialty
• Active RN license in the State of Georgia or valid eNLC compact multi-state license
• AHA BLS certification
• NIH (National Institutes of Health) Stroke Scale certification
• Experience on an inpatient surgical unit with orthopedic patient population
• Strong medical-surgical assessment and patient care skills
• AHA ACLS certification
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active RN license in the State of Georgia or valid eNLC compact multi-state license.
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience within MedSurg / Orthopedic specialty
• Experience on an inpatient surgical unit – required
• Orthopedic post-operative care experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent pain management and post-operative care skills
• Effective communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Proficiency in medication administration and EMR documentation

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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