# Job Opportunity – Ortho Trauma Specialty Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Texas**Start Date:** October 19, 2026 **Location:** Plano, Texas **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Day or Night shift available; 4 weekend commitment per schedule; flexible patient ratios of 1:5, occasionally flexing to 1:6**Highlights:** - 36-bed Ortho Trauma Specialty Med/Surg unit caring for polytrauma patients, non-surgical cervical fractures, downgraded traumatic brain injuries, and orthopedic trauma cases- Telemetry monitoring and management of specialty drips including Heparin and Protonix protocols- EMR system: Meditech- Collaborative team environment with dedicated charge nurse, RN team, and CNA support staff on each shift- Shift huddle at 0645 for days or 1845 for nights to ensure seamless communication and patient safety- Opportunity to float to all Med/Surg units, enhancing clinical versatility and experience**Requirements:** - Active RN license in Texas (or ability to obtain)- Minimum 1 year Medical/Surgical nursing experience required- Current BLS certification required- Ortho and/or Trauma patient experience strongly preferred- Royal blue scrubs required**Why It's a Great Opportunity:** This position offers the chance to work with a complex and rewarding patient population in a fast-paced trauma specialty environment. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and clinical excellence while gaining diverse experience across multiple units. If you're a team player who thrives in ortho trauma care and wants to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery, this role is an excellent fit.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Plano, TX
Salary
$1,577
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Heparinunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Polytraumaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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