Registered Nurse; RN - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Rotating

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Rotating

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$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

The Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Unit is uniquely comprised of two inpatient units: the Orthopedic Trauma Unit and the Joint Restoration Unit. Between the two units, we treat general and progressive care patients with varying diagnoses including knee/hip replacements, spinal surgeries, infected joints, and amputations. We also care for patients who have sustained injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or other traumatic accidents.

Experienced and new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply to this fast‑paced, surgical unit. We offer extensive training for new graduates and tailor orientation to experienced nurses' needs. Expand your skill set with external fixators, traction, multiple drains, wound care, and more. Come join this growing team in the exciting world of Orthopedic Trauma.

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. It provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level, delivers and accurately documents direct, age‑specific care, and safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. It recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. It anticipates changes in patient situations, intervenes appropriately, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state – Clin I, Clin II, Clin III.

• Current RN licensure in Virginia.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

• Clin I: N/A
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

• Clin I:
  Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
• Clin II, Clin III:
  Academic Health Care Experience;
  Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
  Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program – Clin I, Clin II, Clin III.
• Certification in specialty area – Clin III.

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

• Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

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