Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Alabama
- Eligibility
- RNSign-on bonus
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Still listed, seen yesterday · Posted Aug 26 · New grads welcomed
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Shift differential
- +$4/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
About this role
Bonus Amount: 15000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Department: Medical Surgical Acute - 7T
- Shift’s Available: Nights
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM ($4 - $8
- shift differential)
Read the full posting
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL
We are seeking a Orthopedic Charge Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Charge RN or a Charge Med Surge RN at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to renal patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage. New Grads Welcome!
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)
- conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
Place
- City
- Gadsden, Alabama
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Local household income
- $40,345/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 256
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Gadsden area index 85.7, where 100 is the national average.
Gadsden sits along the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama, offering a small-city pace with easy access to outdoor spots like Noccalula Falls Park. It's a community where nurses can find affordable living and a slower rhythm, with Birmingham about an hour south for bigger-city amenities when needed.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Workplace: RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?