Registered Nurse Orthopedic

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic
Location: Springfield, IL
Schedule / Job Type: Full-time, Night shifts (4x12 hours, 18:45 – 06:45)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized nursing care to orthopedic patients in a 38-bed acute care hospital unit.
• Monitor, assess, and respond to patient needs during night shifts, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and facilitate procedures such as PICC line management and starting IVs.
• Float within scope to support other Med Surg departments as needed.
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health record system.
• Comply with hospital policies and safety standards, including telemetry monitoring when applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Active Illinois registered nurse license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Telemetry experience and IV therapy skills (PICC line management, starting IVs).
• Cerner charting experience preferred.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Experience with monitoring telemetry and managing complex patient cases.
• Additional certifications such as RQI cards are desirable.

Why Join Us:

• Join a magnet-recognized, Level I trauma center offering a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable facility with diverse patient cases and professional growth potential.

Additional Notes:

• Candidates must have an active IL license at the time of submission.
• Travelers are required to float within the hospital or nearby facilities.
• Must be able to work two out of three major holidays.
• No more than 5 days RTO allowed; any additional time off requires facility approval.
• All required certifications such as AHA and Red Cross are mandatory; RQI cards are not accepted.
• Parking is provided at no cost.

Important: Ensure candidates can meet all compliance, housing, and scheduling requirements prior to submission.