Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Specialty Unit
Salisbury, NC, 28144, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Registered Nurse
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Post-operative Care
The Registered Nurse in the Orthopedic Specialty Unit provides specialized post-operative care for orthopedic, bariatric, urology, and general surgery patients, ensuring personalized and evidence-based nursing care. This full-time role involves collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and evaluate individualized care plans within a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio. Candidates must hold a current RN license, preferably have a bachelor's degree, and have relevant experience to deliver compassionate and accountable nursing services.
Sign-on bonus available up to $15,000 and Relocation up to $7,500!
- Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift, 7a-7p
- Department: Ortho Speciality Unit, Joynt Camp
- Location: Rowan Medical Center-- Salisbury, NC
- Patient Populations: Post-op orthopedic & bariatric weight loss, urology surgical patients as well as other general surgery patients, sometimes receive medical overflow
- 1:6 Nurse patient ratio, 17 beds
The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For:- Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
- Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.




