Travel RN Orthopedics

UCHealth is seeking a Travel RN Orthopedics (Days) to deliver expert, patient-centered care on our orthopedic unit. In this role, you’ll manage post-surgical and musculoskeletal patients, perform assessments, administer medications, coordinate mobility and rehabilitation plans, and educate patients and families. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in an academic, nonprofit health system focused on innovation, quality, and safety. UCHealth offers robust training, leadership development, and opportunities to work with leading-edge treatments while contributing to a respectful, diverse, and supportive culture. Provide direct orthopedic nursing care to hospitalized patients during day shifts, including assessment, medication administration, and wound care Monitor postoperative orthopedic patients for complications, pain control, and mobility progress, escalating concerns to providers Collaborate with physicians, PT/OT, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate evidence-based care plans Educate patients and families on orthopedic procedures, recovery expectations, mobility precautions, and discharge instructions Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record Support a safe environment by following infection prevention, fall reduction, and patient safety protocols Precept and mentor newer nurses, contributing to a culture of learning, respect, and teamwork Participate in quality improvement initiatives and use data to enhance patient outcomes and care processes Orthopedic nursing Postoperative care IV therapy and medication administration Pain assessment and management Wound and dressing management Patient and family education Care coordination and discharge planning Electronic health records (EHR) documentation Mobility and fall-prevention protocols Interdisciplinary team collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license (CO or compact) BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred Orthopedic Nursing Certification (ONC) preferred Previous acute care hospital experience