RN I - Critical Care Step Down

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Ortho and Trauma for a top healthcare client in Roanoke, VA .

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join one of Virginia’s leading Level I Trauma Centers, providing care to patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, trauma-related surgeries, and complex post-operative conditions. The RN will play a key role in coordinating care for patients with fractures, joint replacements, spinal injuries, and multi-system trauma, ensuring safe recovery and rehabilitation in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to orthopedic and trauma patients throughout their inpatient recovery.
• Conduct detailed patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Administer medications, wound care, IV therapies, and pain management according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with surgical teams, physical therapists, and case managers to coordinate patient-centered care plans.
• Educate patients and families on surgical aftercare, mobility restrictions, and recovery expectations.
• Accurately document all patient interactions and interventions using EPIC EMR .
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives.

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