Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,438 per week in Buffalo, NY

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Neuroscience Unit Job Summary

Join a dedicated nursing team in Buffalo, New York, providing specialized care on a 6MW Orthopedic Neuroscience Unit. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population with orthopedic and neurological conditions in an acute care hospital setting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing Epic for comprehensive patient documentation and management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a challenging and rewarding contract assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for orthopedic and neurological patients.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses according to established protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments and manage post-operative orthopedic care.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records using Epic.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR system.
• Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Neurological assessment, orthopedic post-operative care, pain management, wound care, medication administration, IV insertion.
• Equipment: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Epic.
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication (verbal and written), teamwork, empathy, adaptability, time management.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: PM (Nights)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days Per Week: 3 days
• Start Time: 6:45 PM
• End Time: 7:00 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-09-07
• End Date: 2026-12-06
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Not specified.