Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Aura Health; Concord (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking an experienced PRN Orthopedic RN to provide specialized nursing care for surgical and acute musculoskeletal patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patients, administer medications, and support postoperative recovery with evidence-based care.

The role requires strong clinical assessment, effective communication, and the ability to educate patients and families about care plans, recovery, and safety to ensure smooth transitions across settings.

Qualifications

• RN with orthopedic/surgical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and provide evidence-based post-operative and acute care.
• Manage post-operative recovery, including coordination of necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and safety.
• Ensure safe transitions of care and support continuity across settings.

Skills

Orthopedic nursing

Post-operative care

Medication administration

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Job description

PRN Orthopedic RN

provides specialized nursing care for surgical and acute musculoskeletal patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer medications and provide evidence-based post-operative and acute care
• Manage post-operative recovery, including coordination of necessary interventions
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and safety
• Ensure safe transitions of care and support continuity across settings

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) with orthopedic/surgical nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment skills and medication administration proficiency
• Ability to manage post-operative recovery and recognize changes in patient condition
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care, compassion, collaboration, and continuous learning