Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Ortho Spine

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 7:00:00 AM to 7:30:00 PM OR 7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $30.27 - $40.86 / hour

Summary

Are you passionate about helping patients get back on their feet, literally? Join our expert orthopedic team, where your clinical skills and compassion will help guide patients through their surgical recovery and rehabilitation journey.

As an Orthopedic Registered Nurse , you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and personalized care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries, joint replacements, fractures, and other orthopedic conditions. You will coordinate and provide nursing care using the full nursing process assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation while ensuring that care aligns with clinical best practices and all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and document comprehensive nursing care with a focus on orthopedic needs such as mobility, pain management, wound care, and rehabilitation readiness

Prioritize and respond to patient needs using strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical judgment

Educate patients and families on post-op care, mobility support, and recovery goals

Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other team members to ensure safe and effective care

Contribute to clinical decision-making as a clinician, educator, advocate, and team leader

Support performance improvement efforts and use data to drive better patient outcomes

Why You Will Love It Here:

Be part of a skilled and compassionate orthopedic team with a strong focus on recovery and mobility

Gain experience with a wide range of ortho procedures from joint replacements to trauma care

Access ongoing clinical education and leadership development

Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture

What We Offer You:

• Affordable insurance benefits with family coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free onsite Employee Health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite child day care centers
• Life Disability Insurance
• Education assistance and PSLF eligible
• Market competitive rates
• Collaborative Team
• Community Focused Reputation
• Supplemental benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc)
• Shift differential for the entire shift is $6 per hour for night shift (zone 3), $3 per hour for evening hours (zone 2)

Ready to Learn More?

Contact: Chip Knox, Nurse Recruiter

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Schedule a time to chat:

Help patients move forward literally and figuratively. Join our team and make an impact in orthopedic care every day.

Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Associates or Bachelors preferred.

Experience Requirements: Experience required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment. Experience requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

Certification Requirements: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. Certification requirements may vary by department. Please reference the Nursing Addendums for department specific requirements.

License Requirements: Currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

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