Registered Nurse Position
Certifications
Skills
Experience with the following procedures and surgeries is required:
- General OR
- Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Lap band, Laparoscopic assisted cases
- Aortic Aneurysm repair, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair
- Carotid angioplasty, Carotid artery stenting, Carotid Endarterectomy
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
- Femoral popliteal bypass graft, Renal artery bypass surgery, Vein stripping
- Lobe resection, Lung resection - Thoracotomy, Mediastinoscopy, Thoracotomy, VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery)
- Endoscopic sinus procedures, Laryngectomy, Radical neck dissection, Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty
- Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, PEG tube placement/exchange, Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures
- Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy (partial/total), Whipple procedure
- Abdominal/Vaginal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy), Bilateral tubal ligation
- Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures, Therapeutic Abortion, Vulvectomy
- ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion), Anterior cervical fusion, Cervical fusions
- Craniotomy, Insertion of VP shunt, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Arthrotomy, Carpal tunnel release
- Closed reduction of fractures, Open reduction of fractures, Ortho/Spine, Spinal Fusion, Total joint replacement
- Abdominoplasty, Breast augmentation, Fat Grafting, Free Flap - Microvascular, Mastectomy with TRAM flap reconstruction
- Ankle fusion, Bunionectomy, Hallux valgus arthroplasty/arthrodesis, Metatarsal surgery
- Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
- Circumcision, Cystectomy, Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy, Transurethral resection of the prostate
- Amputations
- Myringotomy with tubes, Tonsillectomy/adenoids
- Code response, Fire Safety, Latex Allergy
- Administration of blood & blood products, Infection control, Laser Safety, Radiation Safety
- Specimen Handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure, Urinary bladder catheterization
Additional Requirements
Registered Nurses must demonstrate competency in phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) placement, as these are essential skills for this role.
Special Procedures and Unit Details
The unit is diverse and requires experience in the following areas:
- Orthopedics - total joint and trauma
- Neurosurgery
- Gynecology/Urology
- Vascular surgery
- Thoracic surgery
Scheduling and Work Details
- Block schedule accommodation: Attempted but not guaranteed
- Local candidates accepted: No (within 75 miles)
- Pending license accepted: No
- Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions: Minimal
- On-call required: Yes
Experience and Preferences
- Minimum of 3 years of experience required
- EPIC experience preferred
- First-time travelers not accepted
Uniform
Scrubs color: Teal