Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical / Orthopedic Unit
Full-Time
Surgical • Orthopedic • Trauma • Post-Operative Care
Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for surgical and orthopedic care? Domnovate Healthcare is seeking skilled Travel RNs to join a high-performing Surgical/Orthopedic team, providing exceptional care to adult patients recovering from complex surgical procedures.
If you thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment, enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams, and are looking for your next rewarding travel opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join Domnovate Healthcare?
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Travel Assignment Opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Housing & Travel Assistance (where applicable)
- License & Certification Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Supportive Clinical Recruiters
- Opportunities Across the United States
- Work alongside highly skilled physicians and healthcare professionals
What You'll Do
As a Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and elderly patients recovering from surgical procedures while ensuring safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Your responsibilities include:
Patient Care
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Monitor patient conditions and promptly respond to changes in clinical status.
- Administer medications and IV therapies safely and accurately.
- Assist physicians during bedside procedures and treatments.
- Provide patient and family education to promote successful recovery and discharge.
Specialized Clinical Skills
Provide care for patients requiring:
- Pre-operative and post-operative surgical care
- Orthopedic and trauma recovery
- Bariatric and general surgery patients
- Neurosurgical and genitourinary surgical patients
- Pain management
- Chest tube management and care
- PEG, G-Tube, and J-Tube management
- Traction therapy
- Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac, Percutaneous, and Sump drain management
- Blood transfusion therapy
- Central line access and maintenance
- IV therapy and titratable IV medication drips
- Stroke patient assessment utilizing the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretation
- Point-of-care (waived) testing
Leadership & Collaboration
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Supervise and support nursing assistants and ancillary staff.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for new team members when assigned.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical documentation.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure
-
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- EKG Interpretation/Telemetry Competency
- CPR Certification
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical/Orthopedic Acute Care RN experience
- 5 years preferred
- Previous Travel Nursing experience required
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for nurses who are:
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Skilled in surgical and orthopedic nursing
- Comfortable working in high-acuity hospital environments
- Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced clinical settings
- Excellent communicators and collaborative team players
- Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based patient care
Why You'll Love Working with Domnovate Healthcare
At Domnovate Healthcare, we connect exceptional nurses with meaningful opportunities across the country. We understand the value of experienced travel nurses and provide the support, resources, and flexibility you need to succeed.
Whether you're passionate about orthopedic recovery, trauma care, or post-operative nursing, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.
Ready for your next travel nursing adventure?
Apply today and become part of the Domnovate Healthcare team, where your expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence truly make a difference.
