**Overview** As our Ortho/Neuro Nurse at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you’ll help our patients with neuro and orthopedic post-operative care. You’ll build trust with patients and families by anticipating patient needs, observing them closely, and listening carefully. Remember, this might be your 500th experience with this surgery, but it’s often their first for patients. Your success in this role comes from working well with the surgical and nursing team to communicate details while paying close attention to the emotional and informational needs of the patient. You do not need previous experience in an orthopedic unit to be successful in this role, but enthusiasm to help others is mandatory. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your nursing career. **About Us:** **CHI St Vincent Hot Springs** is a 280 bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology and critical care/pulmonary. We have also been voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and was recently named as one of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. **Responsibilities** + Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing. + Fast-paced work while paying attention to the patient details across 30 beds in the unit. + Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their post-operative pain. + Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital. + Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do. **We are offering a** **_sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift_** **to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.** **Qualifications** + Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas + 6 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program) + Previous ortho/neuro experience is preferred, but not required + BLS through the American Heart Association is required + Additional certifications (like ACLS or PALS) may be required depending on the unit While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! **Pay Range** $31.75 - $42.83 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.