Registered Nurse OR Travel

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system hosting multiple Ascension acute care hospitals. The Associate Travel Program - Surgical Services role offers local and national travel opportunities, with a schedule of multiple shifts and a 40-hour work week for travel assignments across various specialties including cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgery.

Compensation includes a gross rate up to $2,679 per week and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN licensure: compact license or state RN license required.
• BLS within 1 month of hire date required.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across cardiac, ortho, trauma surgery.
• Maintain aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts.
• Lead Time-Out protocols and monitor patient positioning to prevent nerve injury.
• Rapidly respond to intraoperative crises such as malignant hyperthermia or cardiac arrest.

Skills

Circulator Nurse

Scrub Nurse

Aseptic technique

Intraoperative crisis management

Education

RN diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

Department: Associate Travel Program - Surgical Services

Schedule: Multiple shifts available | 40 hours per week

Gross Rate up to $2,679 per week

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Proficiently serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across multiple specialties, including cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgery.


• Maintain strict aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts to prevent retained foreign objects.


• Lead \"Time-Out\" protocols, ensure correct patient positioning to prevent nerve injury, and monitor for skin breakdown.


• Rapidly respond to intraoperative crises such as malignant hyperthermia, massive hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Work Experience:

• One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 1+ year of acute care experience


• Applicable license and/or certification per contract requirements required

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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