Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Novant Health · United States

Orthopedic Specialty Registered Nurse (RN)

Forsyth Medical Center | PRN Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Winston-Salem, NC

Join our newly renovated 39-bed Ortho & Spine Specialty Care Unit, caring for patients recovering from total joint replacements, orthopedic and spine surgeries, as well as complex headaches and intractable migraines. As an Orthopedic Specialty RN, you'll provide expert post-surgical care, pain management, patient education, and support patients on their journey to recovery.

What's in It for You?

• Grow your career through orthopedic-focused education, certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities.
• Practice in a newly renovated unit with advanced technology and updated equipment.
• Utilize tools and resources that support safe, efficient orthopedic and spine care.
• Prioritize your well-being with resources focused on resilience and work-life balance.
• Receive competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting on your first day of employment.
• Join a Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certified unit recognized for excellence in orthopedic care.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience:  One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:  Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care for patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, and joint replacement procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in recovery status.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and pain management treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families on recovery, mobility, medications, and discharge planning.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Advocate for patient safety while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.