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Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit at Novant Health

Position Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Expired 29 Jul 2026
Company Novant Health
Location Charlotte | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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What We Offer:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit (OSCU)

Schedule: Full-Time, Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Location: Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital Charlotte, NC

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Join a specialized orthopedic team dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and return to the activities they love. The Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit (OSCU) is a 39-bed unit that cares for patients recovering from elective orthopedic procedures and traumatic orthopedic injuries in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

As a Registered Nurse on OSCU, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional care throughout the recovery process while working alongside experienced physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in orthopedic nursing while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Why Join OSCU?
  • 39-bed specialized orthopedic unit
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
  • Collaborative team environment focused on quality outcomes
  • Opportunities to care for a diverse orthopedic patient population
  • Average patient length of stay: 5-7 days, allowing nurses to build meaningful patient relationships and witness recovery progress
Patient Population

The OSCU team provides care for patients recovering from:

  • Total Hip Replacements
  • Total Knee Replacements
  • Spine Surgeries
  • Shoulder Surgeries
  • Elective Orthopedic Procedures
  • Orthopedic Trauma Cases, including fractures of the hip, ankle, arm, and leg
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic patients
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Promote patient safety, comfort, mobility, and positive clinical outcomes
  • Demonstrate professional judgment, accountability, and leadership in daily practice
Qualifications
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Orthopedic or acute care nursing experience preferred but not required
What We're Looking For:
  • Education:
    - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
    - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
    - If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

  • Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.

  • Licensure/Certification/Registration:
    - Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
    - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

Job Info:

  • Company: Novant Health
  • Position: Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Specialty Care Unit
  • Work Location: Charlotte
  • Country: US

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