Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,230 per week

TotalMed

Waverly (IA)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking a qualified OR RN for a travel nursing position in Waverly, Iowa. This role involves assisting in surgical patient care, medication administration, and patient education. Candidates must have a BLS certification and at least 2 years of experience in nursing. The agency offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including 401k and wellness programs.

Qualifications

Must have BLS certification and at least 2 years of experience.
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication.
Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and the operating team.
Initiate patient education plan as prescribed.

Skills

BLS

Patient care

Medication administration

Inventory management

Job description

Overview

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

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.
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 may include:

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.

Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include:

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

Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include:

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

Requirements

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

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1381682. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32 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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