Registered Nurse - Orthopedics (Inpatient)

MEP Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a fast-paced NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit with a 41-bed capacity. You will perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and manage surgical and medical cases, including trauma and urological wounds.

Unique responsibilities include coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients on wound care and mobility, and operating wound vacs, drains, and telemetry equipment.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed RN with active state licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ortho-urology unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Manage surgical and medical patients including trauma and wounds.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients on wound care and mobility.
• Operate wound vacs, drains, traction devices and telemetry monitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Licensed RN

BLS Certification

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Wound vacs

Drains/Traction devices

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a fast-paced, NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit with a 41-bed capacity.

Key responsibilities include performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and managing surgical and medical patients, including those with trauma, wounds, and urological devices.

The role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients on wound care and mobility, and operating various medical equipment such as wound vacs, drains, traction devices, and telemetry monitors.

Qualifications include a current Licensed RN credential, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and at least one year of nursing experience.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical skills, effective communication, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety.

Resources supporting staff include educators, nurse supervisors, and management.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to provide safe, compassionate care in a dynamic environment.