Registered Nurse surgical orthopedic & trauma unit

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice. This role targets newly licensed RNs or those with less than 15 months of experience who will practice under supervision to develop core competencies in a fast-paced orthopedic/trauma setting.

Preferred BSN, ASN required. The unit emphasizes safe patient care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and adherence to professional practice standards within Penn Medicine's framework.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• ASN required.
• Less than 15 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care under supervision and guidance.
• Integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet professional practice standards.
• Demonstrate UPHS organizational behavioral competencies within clinical practice.

Skills

Basic clinical nursing skills

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The is a 42‑bed surgical orthopedic and trauma service unit specializing in the care of patients with both elective and emergent orthopedic needs. Typical patient populations include individuals undergoing, total joint replacments, hip fracture repair, & other orthopedic surgical procedures and reconstructions. As a fast‑paced, high‑volume surgical unit, the team supports an estimated 5–15 surgeries per day, requiring strong coordination, rapid patient turnover, and consistent interdisciplinary collaboration.

In addition to postoperative orthopedic care, the unit manages a broad medical–surgical trauma population, including patients admitted for, falls, MVA/MCA, & work‑related injuries. When needed, the unit also provides care for general medical–surgical patients, offering flexibility to support hospital‑wide capacity.

The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice is a newly licensed new-to-practice RN or RN with less than 15 months of experience that demonstrates basic safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse I New to Practice/Apprentice seeks guidance to integrate concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice position description addendum. The Clinical Nurse 1 New to Practice/Apprentice exhibits UPHS organizational behavioral competencies which reflect its mission and are embedded in the professional practice competency domains.

Education Training and Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• ASN required.
• Less than 15 months experience.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.