The RN Clinical Nurse in Acute Care - Ortho Surgical provides high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.
Posted Oct 9 · 2 years of experience
Shift and hours
Nights RN - Acute Care - Orthopedic Surgery - Full-Time Night Shift
Unit and setting
Acute Care - Ortho Surgical The RN Clinical Nurse in Acute Care - Ortho Surgical
License
RN license Current RN license (single state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.Current RN license, single state or multi-state compact
Term
Permanent RN - Acute Care - Orthopedic Surgery - Full-Time Night ShiftFull-time
Do you qualify?
License
Current RN license, single state or multi-state compactCurrent RN license (single state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.Check your license
Certification
Current BLS certification
Experience
2 years of direct patient care nursing experienceMinimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
Also asks
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skillsStrong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Also asks
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, responding to emergencies calmly and decisivelyAbility to operate in a fast-paced environment, responding to emergencies calmly and decisively.
Also asks
Proficiency in clinical technology and basic computer skillsProficiency in clinical technology and basic computer skills.
Preferred
Education
Associate's or Bachelor's nursing degreeAssociate’s or Bachelor’s Nursing degree preferred.
Perform nursing assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation using critical thinkingPerform nursing assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation using critical thinking.
Day to day
Deliver relationship-based care with patients and familiesDeliver relationship-based care, partnering with patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.
Day to day
Coordinate and document safe, quality care through communication and teamworkCoordinate and document safe, quality care through effective communication and teamwork.
Day to day
Support performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practicesSupport performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practices.
Day to day
Participate in professional development, mentoring, and protocol developmentParticipate in professional development, mentoring, and protocol development to promote best practices.
Day to day
Ensure compliance with healthcare policies, standards, and legal requirementsEnsure compliance with healthcare policies, standards, and legal requirements.
The RN Clinical Nurse in Acute Care – Ortho Surgical provides high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team. They practice evidence-based nursing aligned with organizational models, ensuring individualized care that respects cultural diversity and patient preferences.
Key Responsibilities
Perform nursing assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation using critical thinking.
Deliver relationship-based care, partnering with patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes.
Coordinate and document safe, quality care through effective communication and teamwork.
Support performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practices.
Participate in professional development, mentoring, and protocol development to promote best practices.
Ensure compliance with healthcare policies, standards, and legal requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
Current RN license (single state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Nursing degree preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, responding to emergencies calmly and decisively.
Proficiency in clinical technology and basic computer skills.
Neighborhoods+Roswell is bifurcated by Georgia 400 into distinct sections: East Roswell, West Roswell, and Downtown Roswell. Downtown Roswell centers on historic Canton Street, offering walkable access to dining and apartment living such as Roswell City Walk. The Historic Mill Village features mill worker cottages and newer homes close to Vickery Creek Trail. The East Cobb/Roswell border provides established suburban neighborhoods with convenient dual access to Marietta and central Roswell, while East Roswell offers mature subdivisions near community parks.
Roswell is bifurcated by Georgia 400 into distinct sections: East Roswell, West Roswell, and Downtown Roswell. Downtown Roswell centers on historic Canton Street, offering walkable access to dining and apartment living such as Roswell City Walk.
The Historic Mill Village features mill worker cottages and newer homes close to Vickery Creek Trail. The East Cobb/Roswell border provides established suburban neighborhoods with convenient dual access to Marietta and central Roswell, while East Roswell offers mature subdivisions near community parks.
Getting around+Healthcare workers stationed locally at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital benefit from short, manageable cross-town commutes along major local arteries. Georgia 400 serves as the primary north-south spine; from the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor, drives to nearby healthcare hubs in Alpharetta or the Perimeter Center corridor of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody typically run fifteen to twenty minutes in regular traffic. Venturing farther into Midtown or Downtown Atlanta pushes drives to thirty to forty minutes, with surface street congestion mounting if living far east or west of the central corridor.
Healthcare workers stationed locally at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital benefit from short, manageable cross-town commutes along major local arteries. Georgia 400 serves as the primary north-south spine; from the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor, drives to nearby healthcare hubs in Alpharetta or the Perimeter Center corridor of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody typically run fifteen to twenty minutes in regular traffic.
Venturing farther into Midtown or Downtown Atlanta pushes drives to thirty to forty minutes, with surface street congestion mounting if living far east or west of the central corridor.
Outdoors+Roswell is defined by its deep relationship with the Chattahoochee River, featuring popular access points for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and tubing. The Roswell Riverwalk spans scenic miles connecting riverside recreation spaces like Azalea Park, Don White Memorial Park, and Riverside Park. Hikers and trail runners frequent Vickery Creek at Old Mill Park with its historic mill ruins and covered bridge, the Chattahoochee Nature Center's expansive preserve, and paved multi-use links along the Big Creek Greenway.
Roswell is defined by its deep relationship with the Chattahoochee River, featuring popular access points for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and tubing. The Roswell Riverwalk spans scenic miles connecting riverside recreation spaces like Azalea Park, Don White Memorial Park, and Riverside Park.
Hikers and trail runners frequent Vickery Creek at Old Mill Park with its historic mill ruins and covered bridge, the Chattahoochee Nature Center's expansive preserve, and paved multi-use links along the Big Creek Greenway.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Roswell
Roswell blends historic Southern heritage with an active outdoor lifestyle along the Chattahoochee River, making it an attractive base for healthcare professionals. Centered along the Georgia 400 corridor in North Fulton County, the city hosts Wellstar North Fulton Hospital and offers quick commutes to major medical clusters in Alpharetta and the Sandy Springs Perimeter district. Off duty, life gravitates toward historic Canton Street, where brick sidewalks lead to acclaimed dining spots like Table & Main and vibrant street gatherings like Alive in Roswell. Outdoor recovery between shifts is immediate: paddle or tube along the Chattahoochee, explore waterfall trails at Vickery Creek and Old Mill Park, or bike the Big Creek Greenway. Housing presents an established mix of mid-tier subdivisions, historic mill worker cottages, and downtown walkable apartments. While living costs exceed those in neighboring Cherokee or Cobb counties and east-west traffic across Holcomb Bridge Road requires patience, Roswell delivers a balanced, green suburban lifestyle with top-tier community amenities.
