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Orthopedics Registered Nurse (RN)

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $34.00–$51.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Apr 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked closely with physical therapy to get a patient moving after surgery.

What they are checking: Whether they see early mobility as part of nursing care, not only therapy's job.

Tell me about a time you had a heavy assignment on nights. How did you keep everyone safe?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize and prioritize when there are fewer staff and resources on nights.

What draws you to orthopedics and to working nights at St. John's?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is real and they are likely to stay in a night role.

What would you do

A confused elderly hip fracture patient keeps trying to get out of bed at night. How do you keep them safe?

What they are checking: Whether they can prevent falls and recognize delirium without jumping straight to restraints.

About the work

Your post-op total knee patient complains of new calf pain and swelling. What are you thinking and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible DVT and act quickly instead of assuming it is normal post-op pain.

How do you manage pain for an orthopedic patient overnight while keeping them safe from oversedation?

What they are checking: Whether they balance pain relief with respiratory monitoring, especially with opioids at night.

Walk me through how you do a neurovascular check on a patient with a cast or after a fracture repair.

What they are checking: Whether they can catch compartment syndrome early, which is a true ortho emergency.

How do you prepare an ortho patient and family for discharge home?

What they are checking: Whether they cover precautions, wound care, blood thinners and fall risk in a way patients remember.

A patient's incision has new drainage and redness. What do you assess and who do you call?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize signs of infection and report with clear, complete information.

How do you prevent pressure injuries in patients who can't move much after surgery?

What they are checking: Whether they practice prevention consistently, since hospital-acquired injuries are tracked and preventable.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.00 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Multispecialty Care team. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge to coordinate and perform hands on acute patient care at the bedside. Position Specifics: o Department: IMC o Core Function: Nursing o Schedule: Daytime, 36 hrs/wk, 7a-7p o Facility: St John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On Bonus: Up to $20,000 Education Qualifications • Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required. • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • Experience in healthcare is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. • Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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