Job Description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Med Surg / Ortho 2 years recent exp required

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certs:
  • BLS (required) RN compact license and 2 references required
  • ACLS (only required for Charge RNs)
• Required Experience:
  • Experience in Level 1 Trauma center
  • Comfortable with lines, chest tubes
  • Background in high-acuity , surgery-heavy environments

Radius Rule: Must reside outside 50-mile radius to be considered non-local

Unit Overview: 5 North MedSurg Ortho

Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center
Unit Type: MedSurg Ortho
Beds: 31
Patient Population: Ortho (post-op total joints), general med-surg overflow

Staffing & Ratios

• RN:Patient Ratio:
  • Typically 1:5
  • Occasionally 1:6 for lower acuity
  • Adjusted down for higher acuity patients
• Charge Nurse:
  • On all shifts
  • Typically takes a light assignment , may take full load if needed
• Nurse Aides:
  • Available on all units
• Float Requirements:
  • Expected to float to other MedSurg units within skillset
  • Higher acuity patients assigned to core staff

Clinical Details

• Common Diagnoses: Ortho surgeries, post-op joints, med-surg overflow
• Tele Monitoring:
  • Tele-capable units, monitored centrally
  • RNs are informed of changes via central station
  • 3 South is primary tele unit
• Drips:
  • Heparin (titrated on this unit)
  • Amiodarone may be initiated here, but patient then transferred
• RT Equipment:
  • CPAP, BiPAP (mostly at night), RT assistance provided
  • High Flow available on 2 North
• Monitoring Equipment: Central monitoring stations; brand not specified

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift Times:
  • 12-hour shifts: 7a–7p or 7p–7a
• Scheduling:
  • Self-scheduling not guaranteed
  • Travelers fill schedule gaps
  • Managers try to accommodate block scheduling if possible
  • Weekenders accepted if traveler prefers
• Weekend Requirement:
  • Every other weekend or 2 weekends/month
• Holiday Requirement:
  • Rotates with core staff
• Call/Standby: None

Orientation & Onboarding

• Fingerprint Requirement:
  • Remote: Allow 10 days for processing
  • In-person: Available at Jackson or Grenada campuses the week before start
• Orientation Schedule:
  • Day 1: Paperwork, logins (Omnicell & Epic), tour, scheduling discussion
  • Additional: 2 shifts with preceptor
• Scrubs:
  • Solid, professional colors
  • Any color allowed
  • Not provided

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. 

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! 

Why Choose us?

When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer.

1. Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
2. Personalized service : We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
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4. Comprehensive care : Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.

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