Registered Nurse – Ortho job in San Antonio, TX

  • Profession:

    Registered Nurse

  • Specialty:

    Ortho

  • Location:

    San Antonio, TX

  • Start date:

    2022-08-15

  • Job Type:

    Travel Contract

  • Job ID:

    409833

Orthopedic/Ortho Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job

Orthopedic (Ortho) Registered Nurses provide care to patients with diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic/Ortho RN Responsibilities:

  • Orthopedic RNs provide care to patients who have bone fractures, degenerative diseases, joint replacement surgery or other conditions that affect the bones and muscles.
  • Duties include but are not limited to; casting, external fixation care, neurovascular status monitoring, traction and continuous motion therapy.
  • Additional responsibilities consist of; assessing new patients, monitoring existing patient’s conditions, providing treatments such as dressing changes and administering medications as ordered by the physician.
  • Monitors and records vital signs, monitors the surgical site and informs doctors of any changes with the patient’s condition.
  • Utilizes knowledge and skills to ensure patients remain as comfortable as possible.
  • Teaches patients new methods for performing personal tasks and provides them with information regarding assistance programs, support groups and other resources they may require.
  • Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
  • The Ortho RN performs other position related duties as assigned

BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!

  • Refer a Registered Nurse – You and your referral both get $500 with GIFTED’s Refer an RN Friend Program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Premium pay
  • Same Day or Weekly Pay
  • Ability to work in premier facilities
  • Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
  • Access to Social Worker 24-7
  • Group Health insurance benefits:
    • Medical Plan
    • Dental Plan
    • Vision Plan
    • Short and Long Term Disability
    • AD&D Insurance

Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE

  • Private housing and housing allowance
  • Personal Career Coach
  • Extremely competitive personalized pay package

ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE

GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!

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