Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Rock Island, IL. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and certifications in ACLS and BLS. You will assist physicians, provide patient care during surgery, and ensure safety protocols are met. This is a full-time position requiring the ability to lift patients and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating or scrub nurse.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient.
• Prepare instruments for surgical procedures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Acute care experience

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Rock Island, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant.

Responsibilities

• As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.

Tasks

• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team.
• Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.

Additional duties

• Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include: Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient; Accurate care and handling of specimens; Monitoring equipment used during surgery; Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
• Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include: Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures; Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
• Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include: Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care; Help control bleeding; Suture patients following surgery.

Requirements

OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.

Requirements: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting