Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

MEP Health; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated orthopedic unit in a hospital setting, caring for post-operative patients including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine surgeries, as well as general medical and surgical patients.

The role operates night shifts on a full-time basis, with opportunities for career growth through a Nursing Career Ladder and a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, sign-on bonus, shift differentials, health insurance,

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred; experience in Orthopedics or Med-Surg advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Promoting patient and family-centered care and educating on post-treatment needs.
• Developing and communicating individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, including patient preferences and barriers.
• Participating in professional development activities.

Skills

RN license

Orthopedics experience

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Orthopedics to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Promoting patient and family-centered care and educating on post-treatment needs
• Developing and communicating individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, including patient preferences and barriers
• Participating in professional development activities

Qualifications and Skills:

• RN license required
• BSN preferred; experience in Orthopedics or Med-Surg is advantageous
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism

Additional Details:

• Full-time role on night shifts
• Opportunities for career advancement through a Nursing Career Ladder
• Benefits include competitive pay, sign-on bonus, shift differentials, health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off

About The Role

The position is based on a specialized orthopedic unit caring for post-operative patients, including those recovering from hip, knee, shoulder, and spine surgeries, as well as adult medical and surgical patients. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence and offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including emergency, critical, and specialized care.