Surgical/Orthopedic Staff RN

Job Title: Surgical/Orthopedic Staff RN

Location: Pikeville, KY - Onsite

Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time

Pay Rate: $50-$60/hr

Hours per Week: 48

Shift Timing: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Surgical/Orthopedic Staff RN to provide professional nursing care to patients across pre- and post-operative settings. The ideal candidate will be proficient in specialized procedures and equipment and able to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams during night shift hours.

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate outcomes, adjusting nursing care as needed.

• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and follow-up re-assessments.

• Deliver age-appropriate care to young adult, adult, and elderly patients, ensuring hemodynamic stability and physiologic function.

• Maintain accurate and thorough nursing documentation, including patient histories, treatments, and responses.

• Provide respectful, confidential, and culturally sensitive care to patients and their families; act as a patient advocate.

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers, assisting with procedures as needed.

• Formulate individualized teaching plans for patients and families and evaluate learning outcomes.

• Supervise and allocate tasks for other healthcare staff, serving as a mentor or preceptor for new employees.

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, processes, and work environment.

• Maintain patient care equipment, ensure stock availability, and assist in cost containment.

• Adhere to medical center policies on infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.

• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and professionalism under stressful situations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).

• Active RN license required.

• CPR, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG certifications required.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; 5 years preferred.

• Experience in surgical, orthopedic, trauma, or related specialties.

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

• Pre- and post-operative patient care.

• Pain management, traction, chest tube, and specialized IV care.

• Medication administration and transfusion therapy.

• Use of specialized equipment including PEG, G-tube, J-tube, and drainage systems (Jackson Pratt, Hemovac, Sump).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Team leadership and preceptorship abilities.

Work Hours: 48 hours per week, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (night shift).