SambaTraveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Orthopedic RNs provide specialized care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, or conditions, such as fractures, joint replacements, or osteoporosis.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assess patient conditions: Evaluate patients' physical and emotional status, laboratory results, and medical history.
2. Develop care plans: Create individualized plans addressing patients' specific orthopedic needs, including pain management and rehabilitation.
3. Administer medications: Manage pain medications, antibiotics, and other treatments as prescribed.
4. Educate patients and families: Provide teaching on orthopedic conditions, treatments, and self-care techniques.
5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: Work with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
6. Monitor for complications: Watch for signs of infection, neurological damage, or other complications related to orthopedic conditions or treatments.
SambaTraveler Job ID #33970111. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse:Orthopedic,19:00:00-07:00:00
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