Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Trauma

About the role

The Orthopedic Trauma unit at Spartanburg Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high‑acuity care for patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries. You will work night shifts, including weekends as needed, in a 28‑bed unit equipped with central telemetry monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with fractures, gunshot wounds, amputations, and other traumatic injuries.
• Manage a variety of medical devices such as chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, skeletal/buck’s traction, external fixators, and tracheostomies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, charge nurses, and ADT nurses, to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in hourly rounding, bedside assessments, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education regarding injury management and post‑discharge care.

Required profile

• Current RN licensure in South Carolina.
• Minimum of one year of recent RN experience within the past five years (preferred).
• Commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced trauma environment.

Required skills

• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS/ENPC certification.
• Experience with chest tube and NG tube management.
• Proficiency in skeletal traction, buck’s traction, and external fixation techniques.
• Knowledge of trauma nursing principles and medical‑surgical care.

What we offer

• Sign‑on bonus for new graduate and experienced RNs.
• Competitive salary with increased pay rates for night shifts.
• Comprehensive benefits package, education programs, and professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team with a strong focus on mentorship and clinical education.