Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Rosaires Care; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Orthopedic Medical-Surgical units. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, coordinating nursing actions across orthopedic and medical-surgical patients, and supporting perioperative services.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy in documentation, and effective teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the relevant state.
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment abilities.
• Experience in medical-surgical and orthopedic care is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, surgical-support setting.
• Excellent documentation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes promptly.
• Assist in surgeries and perioperative patient care.
• Maintain safety, infection control and care standards.
• Administer medications and document care accurately.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team communication

Surgical-support

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Medical-Surgical

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care within an orthopedic medical-surgical environment focused on healing and safety. Manage a diverse patient caseload, support surgical services, and assist during procedures while maintaining clinical standards.

• Deliver and coordinate direct nursing care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients
• Monitor patient conditions, assess needs, and respond to changes promptly
• Assist in surgeries and support perioperative patient care
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and compliance with care standards
• Administer medications, document care accurately, and communicate effectively with the care team
• Use diagnostic and clinical tools to support treatment planning and monitoring

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN licensure
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and patient care skills
• Experience or proficiency in medical-surgical and orthopedic care
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, surgical-support setting
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills