Registered Nurse - Acute Care Orthopedics Unit

Health Here; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide evidence-based care for orthopedic and post-surgical patients in an acute care setting. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, pain and wound management, IV therapy, and patient education.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will support recovery and promote patient-centered outcomes in a fast-paced hospital environment in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in high-acuity environments.
• Safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Competence in wound and pain management, IV therapy, and patient monitoring.
• Strong communication, education, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor clinical status.
• Deliver pain management and wound care.
• Provide IV therapy and administer prescribed treatments.
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and self-care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered outcomes.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Wound management

Pain management

IV therapy

Patient monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Provide evidence-based Registered Nurse (RN) care for orthopedic and post-surgical patients in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor clinical status
• Deliver pain management and wound care
• Provide IV therapy and administer prescribed treatments
• Educate patients and families to support recovery and self-care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in high-acuity environments
• Ability to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care
• Competence in wound and pain management, IV therapy, and patient monitoring
• Strong communication, education, and teamwork skills