Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,153 per week

TotalMed; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401(k) retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Continuing education

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN for an assignment in Bakersfield, California. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience and will assist physicians in the operating room. Responsibilities include patient education, medical care, and ensuring procedure accuracy. This position offers competitive benefits, including weekly pay and guaranteed hours. Nurses should be prepared for manual duties, with the strength to lift patients and handle surgical instruments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Additional certifications may be required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care before and after surgery.
• Monitor surgical patients during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with family members.
• Ensure correct procedure is performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate and educate patients on post-operative home care.

Skills

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Bedside care

Surgical care assistance

Education

BLS Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Summary

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room for an assignment in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR – Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bakersfield, CA. 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.

Primary Duties

• 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 for Circulating OR Nurses

• Respond 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.

Additional Duties for Scrub OR Nurses

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.

Additional Duties for RN First Assistant

• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
• Help control bleeding.
• Suture patients following surgery.

OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to 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*

BLS, 2 Years. * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1381322. Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 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 a 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.

Benefits

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