Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Orthopedics 6 East NIGHTS
About The Position
UVA Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its 30-bed 6 East acute orthopedic unit. The unit specializes in total joint replacement, surgical spine, and orthopedic and trauma care. Nurses provide evidence-based, patient-centered care to patients recovering from traumatic injuries, orthopedic surgery, and complex musculoskeletal injuries, managing care from admission through early recovery. The team collaborates with orthopedic surgeons, trauma services, advanced practice providers, therapy teams, and case management. The unit holds Joint Commission Certification for its Total Joint Replacement Program and International Geriatric Fracture Core Certification. This role is suited to registered nurses with acute care experience who value clinical challenge, consistent scheduling, and teamwork. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, either 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, with an every-third-weekend requirement. Alternative scheduling models may be explored as unit needs evolve. UVA Health offers an academic medical center environment, a Magnet-recognized professional practice setting, and access to orthopedic and trauma specialists and programs. Nurses can participate in quality improvement, leadership development, and shared governance. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. The hourly pay range is $41.05–$54.15. Individual compensation depends on the selected candidate’s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required within five years of hire. Applicants need one year of relevant experience, a Virginia RN license, and American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification. The job involves prolonged standing, frequent travel, bending and stooping, and the ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds. It requires communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and legible writing. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids, and infectious disease may occur.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods; frequently travel; bend and stoop; and lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care nursing experience.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic trauma patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Manage postoperative care, including pain control, mobility progression, wound management, and neurovascular assessment.
- Collaborate with orthopedic trauma surgeons, advanced practice providers, physical and occupational therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Respond to changes in patient condition through clinical assessment and escalation.
- Support safe transitions of care through patient education and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Perform comprehensive admission assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinate discharge planning and support patients in regaining function and independence.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
- Certification and education support
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
