Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit

What We Offer:

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit (OSCU)

Schedule:

Full-Time, Nights (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Location:

Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital | Charlotte, NC

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Join a specialized orthopedic team dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and return to the activities they love. The Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit (OSCU) is a 39-bed unit that cares for patients recovering from elective orthopedic procedures and traumatic orthopedic injuries in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
As a Registered Nurse on OSCU, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional care throughout the recovery process while working alongside experienced physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in orthopedic nursing while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Why Join OSCU?

39-bed specialized orthopedic unit
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
Collaborative team environment focused on quality outcomes
Opportunities to care for a diverse orthopedic patient population
Average patient length of stay: 5–7 days, allowing nurses to build meaningful patient relationships and witness recovery progress
Patient Population

The OSCU team provides care for patients recovering from:
Total Hip Replacements
Total Knee Replacements
Spine Surgeries
Shoulder Surgeries
Elective Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedic Trauma Cases, including fractures of the hip, ankle, arm, and leg
Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic patients
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Promote patient safety, comfort, mobility, and positive clinical outcomes
Demonstrate professional judgment, accountability, and leadership in daily practice
Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
Orthopedic or acute care nursing experience preferred but not required
What We're Looking For:

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Experience:

One year relevant experience, preferred. xrczosw
Licensure/Certification:

Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.