Ortho-Trauma RN: Post-Op Recovery Specialist

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our Ortho Trauma 10RT unit. This 24-bed unit cares for post-surgical patients with telemetry monitoring and complex wound care, requiring skilled assessment and rapid decision-making.

You will collaborate with RNs, CNAs, and unit staff to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care, manage post-op recovery, and support mobility and rehab goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific based on practice location).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Additional certifications or experience may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process to ensure safety and compassionate treatment.
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes and safety.

Skills

RN license (active)

BLS certification

Telemetry monitoring

Post-operative care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our Ortho Trauma 10RT unit. This 24-bed unit cares for post-surgical patients with telemetry monitoring and complex wound care, requiring skilled assessment and rapid decision-making.

You will collaborate with RNs, CNAs, and unit staff to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care, manage post-op recovery, and support mobility and rehab goals.