Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,821 per week

TotalMed

Lawrenceville (GA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking a travel nurse for Operating Room duties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The role requires 1-2 years of acute care experience, especially in an operating room setting. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries and providing patient education. The agency offers competitive pay packages, including tax-free stipends and robust benefits starting on day one. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified RNs to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

Must have 1-2 years recent experience in acute care, preferably in OR.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, lift patients up to 50 pounds.
Necessary certifications include ACLS and BLS.

Responsibilities

Assist in caring for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery.
Provide education to patients and their families about care management.
Monitor patient conditions during surgical procedures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Acute care experience

Operating Room experience

Education

ACLS

BLS

2 Years experience

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

We\'re looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Lawrenceville, GA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements.

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.

OR Travel Nurse Tasks

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.

Additional duties

Additional duties may be performed by individual OR roles:

Circulating OR Nurses — 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.
Scrub OR Nurses — Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures; Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
RN First Assistant — Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care; Help control bleeding; Suture patients following surgery.

Physical 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.

Pay & Job ID

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1382554. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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