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Ortho Neuro Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Hot Springs, AR, 71913-6406
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 32.38-43.68 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- Deliver the best possible care to your set of assigned patients
- Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
- Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging
- Registered Nurse License, in good standing (State of Arkansas, or compact state, required prior to hire)
- 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 med surg 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
As an Ortho Neuro Nurse at CHI St Vincent - Hot Springs, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.
We are offering up to 25k sign on bonus for qualified candidates! We also have relocation for qualified candidates.
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Frequently asked questions
Ortho Neuro Nurses in Hot Springs manage diverse cases by integrating orthopedic knowledge with neurological assessments, often collaborating with therapy teams. This dual expertise ensures tailored treatments, enhancing patient recovery for complex conditions seen in this specialized unit.
Beyond the mandatory RN license and BLS certification, Arkansas employers, especially in acute care settings, value ACLS and PALS certifications. These credentials demonstrate readiness for critical care scenarios common in neuro and ortho nursing roles.
Balancing neuro and orthopedic care demands sharp critical thinking to address complex symptoms such as neurological deficits alongside musculoskeletal injuries. Nurses must swiftly adapt to changing patient statuses in fast-paced environments, often coordinating multidisciplinary care.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters professional development by offering residency training for new grads and opportunities to build skills across specialties like telemetry and surgical services, promoting advancement within a collaborative healthcare setting.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a patient-first approach and cross-disciplinary teamwork, integrating services like respiratory therapy and imaging. This comprehensive model equips nurses with broad experience uncommon in smaller facilities.
Ortho Neuro Nurses in Hot Springs generally earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Catholic Health Initiatives may offer competitive packages including sign-on bonuses up to $25,000 for qualified candidates.
Demand for Ortho Neuro Nurses remains robust in Hot Springs due to a growing elderly population and regional healthcare expansions. However, candidates with acute care experience and relevant certifications tend to have an advantage.
Hot Springs offers manageable commutes with moderate traffic, but rural surroundings can extend travel times. Prospective nurses should evaluate proximity and transportation options to ensure timely arrival for fast-paced clinical shifts.
While not mandatory, med-surg experience equips nurses with foundational skills beneficial for handling diverse patient needs in ortho and neuro settings. New nurses can leverage residency programs to bridge any gaps effectively.
Exceptional assessment abilities, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital. Mastery in medication administration, dressing changes, and timely documentation supports seamless teamwork with therapists, social workers, and other specialists.