Job Description

Job Summary:

The Level 2 Registered Nurse (RN) in the Orthopedic/Trauma unit provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic trauma, spinal surgery, and elective orthopedic procedures. The role involves working in a fast-paced, level 1 trauma facility environment, requiring excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care, including telemetry monitoring and emergency response.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to orthopedic trauma and spinal surgery patients.
• Perform telemetry monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and provide critical care as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Participate in unit-based education and professional development activities.
• Support unit needs including floating, weekends, holidays, on-call, callback, and charge nurse duties as required.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in orthopedic or trauma care.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from American Heart Association.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in a Level 1 trauma facility.
• Experience with orthopedic trauma and spinal surgery patients.

Special Considerations:

• Must be able to work D/E/N rotating shifts.
• Floating, weekends, holidays, on-call, and callback coverage required based on unit needs.
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned.

Scheduling:

• 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Rotating day, evening, and night shifts.
• Schedule includes weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed.

Job Tags

Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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