# Med-Surg Ortho RN

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · Tallahassee, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-11-07

**Salary:** USD 68,000–88,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare Professionals

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a **Med-Surg Ortho Registered Nurse (RN)** for a top **Healthcare** client.

This dynamic role provides compassionate and reliable specialized care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults within a patient-centered model, focusing on orthopedic conditions and post-operative recovery. The RN is required to make autonomous clinical assessments, manage treatment plans, and advocate for patients in a collaborative environment committed to exceptional care.  
  
**Job Responsibilities**

-   Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s orthopedic health or clinical situation and analyze assessment data to determine priority diagnoses or issues.
-   Develop an individualized plan of care that identifies expected outcomes and prescribes appropriate strategies for attainment.
-   Make accurate clinical assessments and manage patient treatment autonomously, utilizing sound clinical judgment.
-   Educate patients and their families regarding medications, orthopedic procedures, and treatments, providing necessary support throughout their stay.
-   Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring patient safety and serving as a vital part of the interdisciplinary team.
-   Ensure effective and efficient use of time, supplies, and orthopedic equipment in the administration of all patient care.
-   Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, including orthopedic surgeons and therapists, to provide seamless care delivery.

## Requirements

### Education

-   Nursing Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required.
-   Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

### Experience

-   **Minimum of one (1) year of Recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience is required.**
-   Acute care experience is **strongly preferred**, but not mandatory. Candidates with Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience will be considered.
-   Prior experience in an Orthopedic unit is highly desirable (implied by the job title).

### Certifications/Licenses

-   Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or able to obtain licensure prior to start is **required**.
-   Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is **required**.
-   Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred, but is **required within six (6) months of hire**.

### Skills

-   Proven ability to make autonomous clinical assessments and manage treatment protocols effectively.
-   Strong advocacy and collaboration skills for working within the interdisciplinary team.
-   Expertise in patient education related to medications and orthopedic post-operative care.

## Benefits

-   Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
-   Comprehensive **medical, dental, and vision insurance**.
-   **Life insurance** and **disability coverage**.
-   **401(k)** retirement plan with employer match.
-   **Paid time off** — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
-   Continuing education and **professional development** opportunities.
-   Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

## Apply

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