Registered Nurse, Ortho Specialty Unit

Calling All Orthopedic RNs!

 
Ready to join a fast-paced, supportive team where you can truly make an impact in patient recovery? We’d love to connect with you!

• Location: Rowan Medical Center – Salisbury, NC
• Department: Specialty Orthopedic Unit
• Schedule: Part-Time | Day Shift | 7AM–7PM, 24 hours/week
• May be eligible for sign on bonus and relocation
  
  

Why You’ll Love This Role:
✔ Work alongside a collaborative and patient-focused team
✔ Care for post-op orthopedic patients in a specialized unit
✔ Build meaningful relationships with patients during recovery
✔ Opportunity to grow your nursing career with a leading healthcare organization

About the Role:
As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while guiding patients through their recovery journey. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans that promote healing, comfort, and optimal outcomes.

• Education:  High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • ENPC, TNCC or CEN; preferred.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required.

• Monitor and assess post-operative orthopedic patients, including checking pain levels, surgical incision sites, and mobility status.
• Administer medications such as pain management, anticoagulants, IV antibiotics, and monitor for adverse reactions or post-op complications.
• Assist patients with early ambulation and mobility after surgery, including working alongside Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to support recovery goals.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, use of assistive devices, fall prevention, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations following joint replacement or orthopedic procedures.