Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,053 per week

TotalMed; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Referral bonus

Wellness and fitness programs

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

A travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a travel position in Abilene, Texas. The role requires 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and the ability to provide pre- and post-surgical care. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety during surgeries. This is a 13-week travel assignment with 12-hour night shifts, offering competitive pay and benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift patients up to 50 pounds.
• Additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in caring for surgical patients.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients and the operating team.

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Job description

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

Overview

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 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 Abilene, TX. 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.

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.

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.

Additional duties

• 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

Requirements*: BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1382850. 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 TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency focused on igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs to match caregivers with facilities and patients.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across Nursing and Allied Health. They have supported facilities during challenging periods by matching the right travel professional with the right organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1