Medical Surgical Unit Date Posted:

5 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 4, 2026

Recruiter:

Trusted Health Location:

Springfield, Tennessee Salary:

USD112,000

to

USD138,000

Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3007321774-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Trusted Health is hiring a Surgical/Orthopedic Staff RN to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing orthopedic and surgical procedures. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate perioperative and post-op care, administer medications, and collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams. You'll educate patients and families, uphold infection control standards, and support safe discharges. Trusted Health is a modern staffing platform that values transparency, innovation, and nurse empowerment, offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities, including future Travel Nurse roles. Responsibilities Provide direct bedside care to orthopedic and surgical patients from admission through discharge, following evidence based nursing standards. Perform comprehensive assessments, including pain, neurovascular, and mobility evaluations, and update individualized care plans accordingly. Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and pain control interventions safely and accurately, monitoring and documenting patient responses. Deliver meticulous post operative care, including wound assessment, dressing changes, drain management, and monitoring for complications such as infection or DVT. Educate patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, mobility precautions, pain management, and home care instructions. Coordinate care and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physical and occupational therapists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring pre operative checklists, consent, labs, and diagnostics are complete and accurately documented. Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, activating rapid response or escalation protocols as needed. Support early mobilization and safe ambulation, collaborating with therapy services to optimize functional outcomes and prevent falls. Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), adhering to regulatory and organizational standards. Precept and mentor newer nurses or travelers as appropriate, contributing to a collaborative, learning focused unit culture. Uphold infection prevention, safety, and quality initiatives, participating in performance improvement activities as requested. Required Skills Orthopedic post operative nursing care Surgical nursing protocols Patient assessment and monitoring Pain management and PCA administration Wound and drain care Neurovascular assessment of extremities Mobility and fall risk management Medication administration and reconciliation Care planning and care coordination Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Infection prevention and control Pre and post operative patient education Interdisciplinary team collaboration Rapid response and emergency intervention IV therapy and phlebotomy Discharge planning and follow up coordination