Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Alabama
We are seeking an Orthopedic Registered Nurse, internally referred to as our Medical Surgical RN, on the 7 th floor Tower at Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden, AL), a member of Prime Healthcare.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 15
- Shift and hours
- Days · 12-hour shifts (7:00AM - 7:00PM) Shift’s Available: Days Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM $4 - $8 shift differential)
- Unit and setting
- Medical Surgical Acute 7T · Hospital They work with patients who have experienced injuries, undergone orthopedic surgery, or have long-term musculoskeletal conditions.patients with musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, or orthopedic surgery
- License
- RN license Current and valid state RN License.state RN license
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
- Certification
- BLS certification Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- acute care hospital experience Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Experience
- ventilator management experience Ventilator Management experience preferred.
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM $4 - $8 shift differential) Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM $4 - $8 shift differential)
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
- Bonus
- $15,000 sign-on bonus Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
- Extra pay
- $4 - $8 shift differential
Benefits
- BenefitsFull benefitsFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
- Sign-on bonus
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- initial assessments and ongoing evaluations conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- Day to day
- monitor vital signs, intake/output, and clinical indicators monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- Day to day
- recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- Day to day
- safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for adverse effects safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- Day to day
- act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare team act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- Day to day
- provide patient education to support recovery and prevent readmission provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Day to day
- communicate with interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
- Hours stated
- 7:00AM - 7:00PM
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Riverview Regional Medical Center
- Address
- 600 SOUTH THIRD STREET, GADSDEN, AL, 35901
- CMS rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 256
Your fit
Questions to ask
- 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?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Read full textShow less
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: Days
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM $4 - $8
- shift differential)
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL
We are seeking an Orthopedic Registered Nurse, internally referred to as our Medical Surgical RN, on the 7 th floor Tower at Riverview Regional Medical Center (Gadsden, AL), a member of Prime Healthcare. An orthopedic registered nurse (RN) is a registered nurse who specializes in the care of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. They work with patients who have experienced injuries, undergone orthopedic surgery, or have long-term musculoskeletal conditions. Their duties include patient assessment, pain management, wound care, and education about the recovery process.
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/
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
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
What's around it?
Gadsden, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $808/mo
- Household income
- $40,345/yr, all local households, not nurse pay