Orthopedic Registered Nurse

RN Orthopedic Trauma Nurse provides evidence-based nursing care for orthopedic trauma patients in a busy acute-care unit. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessments and deliver post-op and trauma nursing care.Manage pain effectively and support comfort-focused interventions.Provide wound, fracture, and related orthopedic care.Educate patients and families on care plans, recovery, and precautions.Administer medications safely in accordance with established standards.Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support care planning and discharge coordination.Maintain strict patient safety, documentation accuracy, and infection-control practices. Qualifications & Skills Registered Nurse with strong orthopedic trauma nursing knowledge.Competence in clinical assessment, wound/fracture care, and post-op monitoring.Sound judgment for pain management and medication administration.Effective communication and education skills for patients and families.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced acute-care environment and support quality improvement efforts.