ORTHO SURGERY RN

The Judge Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse for an exciting 13-week travel assignment in Orthopedic Surgery at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will deliver specialized nursing care, assist patients in recovery, and ensure effective pain management. This role requires flexibility, compassion, and collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team. If you're an experienced RN looking to make a significant impact, apply now!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Hospital & orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and postoperative monitoring.
• Assist with mobility aids and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Post-surgical recovery

Pain management

Mobility support

Collaboration

Education

Active North Carolina RN License

BLS Certification

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Location: Asheville, NC

Description: Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery (Travel Assignment)

Facility: Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC

Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, varies)

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 06/16/2025

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

On-Call Requirement: Every other weekend

Unit Overview

• Beds: 32 individual patient rooms
• Staff: 50 total team members
• Day Shift Staffing: 1 Charge RN, 6 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 3 PCTs, 1 HUC
• Night Shift Staffing: 1 Charge RN, 5 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 2 PCTs, 1 HUC
• Patient Ratios:
• Day Shift: 5:1 (stretch to 6:1)
• Night Shift: 6:1 (stretch to 7:1)
• EMR System: Cerner

Position Overview

Mission Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Surgery for a 13-week travel assignment. This role involves providing specialized orthopedic nursing care and assisting patients in post-surgical recovery, pain management, and mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Perform dressing changes, suture/staple removal, Foley catheter management, NG tube care, and wound vac maintenance/removal.
• Administer medications and monitor post-operative recovery.
• Assist patients with mobility aids, including walkers, Sara lifts, and wheelchairs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, therapists, and nursing teams to optimize patient rehabilitation.
  
  

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN License
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• Preferred: Hospital & orthopedic experience
  
  

Preferred Personality Traits

• Team player with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate approach—ability to care like family
  
  

Floating Requirements

• May be required to float to other Med-Surg units as needed
  
  

Dress Code

• RNs: Navy Scrubs
• PCTs: Galaxy Blue Scrubs
• LPNs: Sage Green Scrubs
  
  

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