Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $2,362 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Yakima
Posted on: January 28, 2025
Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics
for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/24/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelJob Title: Orthopedic Registered Nurse
(RN)**\nJob Summary:\nAn Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN) provides
specialized care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries or
treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. The RN focuses on
assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients
recovering from orthopedic procedures such as joint replacements,
fractures, spinal surgeries, and other musculoskeletal
disorders.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n
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- Assess, plan, and provide post-operative and non-surgical care
to patients with orthopedic conditions, including joint
replacements, fractures, and musculoskeletal disorders.\n
- Administer pain management, medications, and wound care to
patients post-surgery.\n
- Monitor patients' progress, ensuring proper healing, mobility,
and pain control.\n
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and
other healthcare professionals to develop and implement
individualized care plans.\n
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care,
rehabilitation, and prevention of complications.\n
- Assist with the use of orthopedic equipment such as braces,
splints, and traction devices.\n
- Monitor and manage conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT),
wound healing, infections, and mobility issues.\n
- Assist with the application and removal of casts, orthopedic
devices, and supports.\n
- Provide guidance and support to patients as they undergo
physical therapy and rehabilitation.\n
- Document patient care, treatments, and outcomes in accordance
with established protocols and regulatory requirements.\n
- Respond to orthopedic-related emergencies, such as wound
infections or orthopedic device malfunctions.\n
- Advocate for patients, ensuring they receive timely access to
orthopedic care and follow-up services.\n\n\nQualifications:\n
- \n
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred;
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.\n
- Licensure:\n
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- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of
practice.\n\n\n
- Certification:\n
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- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.\n
- Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) preferred.\n\n\n
- Experience: Prior experience in orthopedic nursing\nWellspring
Nurse Source Job ID #30479545. Pay package is based on 12 hour
shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with
tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
RN:Ortho,19:00:00-07:00:00About Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring
is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand
behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to
helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are
unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every
step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from
onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a
dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at
Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and
experience the Wellspring difference.
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