Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic / Spine
Company: NurseAmerica
Location: Oklahoma – Multiple Locations
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN
Estimated Pay: $40–$50/hour, depending on experience, location, shift, specialty, and facility
About the Opportunity
NurseAmerica is building a talent pool of qualified Orthopedic and Spine Registered Nurses (Ortho/Spine RNs) for current and upcoming opportunities with healthcare facilities across Oklahoma.
We are seeking compassionate and clinically skilled nurses who are comfortable caring for orthopedic, spine, fracture, and post-operative patients in hospital and acute-care environments.
Position Summary
The Orthopedic/Spine RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic and spinal procedures and those recovering from injuries or surgery. The RN performs assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, monitors patient recovery, manages pain, promotes mobility, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic and spine patients.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and reassess patients throughout their stay.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Provide care to patients recovering from orthopedic and spinal procedures.
- Monitor patients for post-operative complications and changes in clinical condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and pain-management interventions as ordered.
- Monitor surgical incisions, wounds, drains, and other post-operative sites.
- Assist with mobility, positioning, transfers, and safe ambulation.
- Reinforce mobility restrictions, weight-bearing precautions, and post-operative instructions.
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, wound care, mobility, recovery, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
- Maintain clinical competencies and participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.
- Perform additional nursing duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or applicable Compact RN license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ADN or BSN accepted.
- Current BLS certification.
- 1+ year of acute-care RN experience preferred.
- Orthopedic, spine, surgical, post-operative, or Med/Surg experience preferred.
- Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Strong teamwork and patient-education skills.
Preferred Orthopedic / Spine Experience
Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Spine Nursing
- Orthopedic/Spine Med-Surg
- Post-Operative Nursing
- Spine Surgery
- Joint Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Shoulder Surgery
- Fracture Care
- Trauma/Orthopedic Care
- Surgical Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
Preferred Clinical Skills
Experience with the following is highly valued:
- Post-operative orthopedic care
- Spine surgery recovery
- Spinal fusion
- Laminectomy
- Discectomy
- Joint replacement recovery
- Fracture management
- Pain management
- Surgical wound and incision care
- Neurovascular assessment
- Mobility and fall prevention
- Weight-bearing precautions
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Rehabilitation coordination
Certifications
Depending on the assigned facility, additional certifications may be required or preferred, including:
- BLS
- ACLS
- Other unit-specific or specialty certifications
Compensation & Schedule
- Full-time, part-time, and PRN available
- Day and night shifts available
- 12-hour shifts available depending on the facility
- Weekend and holiday rotation may apply
- Shift differentials may be available
- Compensation and schedule may vary based on facility, experience, specialty, and location
Why Join NurseAmerica?
NurseAmerica connects qualified healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their clinical experience, location, schedule, and career goals. Our recruiting team provides support throughout the hiring process and works to identify opportunities that are a strong fit for both candidates and healthcare facilities.
Apply now and make an impact where it matters most! Not for you? Refer a qualified candidate and earn up to $500! Questions? Email us: [email protected] Learn more: www.nurseamerica.us