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How much do orthopedic rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for orthopedic rn in Michigan is $40.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.89 and $35.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Orthopedic Rn vs Orthopedic Technician?

AspectOrthopedic RnOrthopedic Technician
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, orthopedic-specific trainingCertification in orthopedic technology or related training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, surgical centersOrthopedic clinics, hospitals, outpatient facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient care, pre/post-op support, patient educationAssist with casting, splinting, patient mobility support

Orthopedic Rns focus on patient care, education, and coordinating treatment, while Orthopedic Technicians assist with casting, splints, and supporting patient mobility. Both roles are vital in orthopedic settings but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are Orthopedic RNs?

Orthopedic Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who provide care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, such as fractures, joint replacements, arthritis, and spinal disorders. They assist in pre- and post-operative care, pain management, patient education, and rehabilitation. Orthopedic RNs work alongside orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support patients through recovery and help them regain mobility and quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Orthopedic RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Orthopedic RN, you need a solid background in musculoskeletal assessment, post-operative care, pain management, and a valid RN license, often with additional orthopedic nursing certification. Familiarity with orthopedic-specific equipment, wound care protocols, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and patient education skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure effective recovery and mobility outcomes for orthopedic patients while maintaining safety and high-quality care.

What are some common challenges faced by Orthopedic RNs, and how can they prepare for them?

Orthopedic RNs often encounter challenges such as managing complex pain control for post-operative patients, monitoring for complications like blood clots or infections, and assisting with frequent mobility and rehabilitation needs. To prepare, nurses should stay current on orthopedic best practices, develop strong communication skills for patient education, and collaborate closely with surgeons, physical therapists, and other care team members. Familiarity with specialized equipment, such as traction devices and mobility aids, is also essential to provide effective patient care and ensure safety.
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Infographic showing various Orthopedic Rn job openings in Michigan as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $84,571 per year, or $40.7 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

Detroit Medical Center

Hamtramck, MI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Detroit Medical Center rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

841st of 999 rated hospitals


Job description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics for a nursing job in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Orthopedics
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Staff

**Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

Unit Specializes in: 1 west is the designate Rehab unit with 12 beds Patients are transferred from multiple units with orthopedic surgeries. Post-trauma, LTACH(select care), MVA. RNs had been trained in EKG interpretation. RN ratios of 1:6 with acuity based assignments. Team conference with PT/OT/speech therapy

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Patient Care Services Team, and is responsible for the satisfactory completion of nursing care by the nursing team. The RN manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members including ancillary and support services. The role of the Registered Nurse at the DMC encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, teaching and supervision.

The DMC RN:
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers
• Delegates, assesses, provides and evaluates patient care
• Provides and delegates patient care activities to team members
• Monitors patient progress and prepares patient for discharge
• Reports directly to senior unit management and participates in shared decision-making activities


Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduation from a school of nursing required.
2. BSN preferred.
3. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan required.
4. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.

Job: Nursing Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Job Type: Part Time Shift Type: Night Shift Begin: 7:00 PM Shift End: 7:00 AM

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Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho

About Detroit Medical Center


The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.


Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. 

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.


Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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