Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Whiteville (NC); 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 Whiteville, NC. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. This position involves assisting physicians and providing pre- and post-surgery care for patients. BLS certification and the ability to lift weights of up to 50 pounds are required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, and/or RN first assistant.
• Additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication.
• Serve as communication liaison between patients and the operating team.
• Ensure the correct procedure is being performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by a physician.

Skills

Acute care experience

Bedside care

Patient education

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse at TotalMed

We’re looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Whiteville, NC. The ideal RN has 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, and/or RN first assistant.

Job Summary

As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, providing pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education. Tasks vary for circulating and scrub nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• 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.
• Respond to comfort and safety needs of the patient (circulating).
• Accurate care and handling of specimens (circulating).
• Monitor equipment used during surgery (circulating).
• Inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure (circulating or scrub).
• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures (scrub).
• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care (RN First Assistant).
• Help control bleeding (RN First Assistant).
• Suture patients following surgery (RN First Assistant).

Requirements

BLS certification, 1 year experience minimum. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Physical Demands

OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds when required. Exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases possible.

Benefits

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