RN - MS Ortho

Cynet Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Orthopedic RN for a 13-week MS Ortho assignment in Illinois. The role requires a valid Illinois RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of nursing experience.

Shift is 3x12 hours from 06:00 to 18:30; candidates must be able to float within the unit to meet needs. Weekend requirements apply, with potential for block scheduling discussions.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license required to apply.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in orthopedic/medical-surgical units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic nursing care in a fast-paced 13-week MS Ortho unit.
• Work 3x12-hour day shifts (06:00–18:30).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain isolation precautions and PPE practices.
• Manage IVs, wound care, drains, and post-operative therapies.

Skills

Orthopedic Nursing

Registered Nurse

Patient Care

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS Certification

Tools

IV pumps

Central line care equipment

Wound care devices

Job description

RN - MS Ortho

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Orthopedic Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year experience required

License: Active Illinois license required to apply

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have:

• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• Med/Surg experience
• Nasal Cannula experience
• Oxygen administration
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Surgical drains
• Total joint replacement
• Wound Care/Wound Vac experience

Description:Position requires an experienced Orthopedic Registered Nurse.The shift is 3x12 hours from 06:00 to 18:30.Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.First-time travelers are accepted.Weekend work is required every other weekend.Clinicians may float within the scope to meet facility needs.Open to accommodating block schedules upon discussion with management.Local candidates are accepted.Pending licenses are accepted; however, an active state license is required to apply.Requests for time off should ideally not exceed five days.Facility may cancel up to 36 hours per assignment without payment for canceled hours.If more hours are canceled, the client will be billed for excess shifts.Staffed beds at the facility total 372.Patient diagnoses include various orthopedic surgeries and procedures.Daily census ranges around 18 patients in the specialty unit.Expect multiple admissions during each shift.The unit features interdisciplinary support and interpretation services.Equipment utilized includes IV pumps, walkers, gait belts, and negative pressure wound dressings.The admission process is fast-paced, particularly during surgery days.