Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative - $2,486 per week

TotalMed RN; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Yankton, SD is seeking a Preoperative travel nurse. You will support pre-surgery care, coordinate plans with the patient and team, and ensure readiness for procedures. The role requires 1–2 years of acute care experience and current ACLS/BLS certifications.

As a Pre-op travel nurse, you will handle IV therapy, bedside care, and documentation while adapting to a fast-paced environment. Expect a 13-week, 40-hour weekly schedule with travel benefits and industry-leading pay.

Qualifications

• RN with 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Preoperative RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer pre-surgery medications as needed.
• Evaluate admission documents and identify emergency procedures.
• Coordinate nursing care with patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide basic bedside care and IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and report abuse as needed.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Patient assessment

IV therapy

Preoperative care

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Yankton, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Preoperative
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Pre-Op RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Yankton, SD. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a Pre-Op Travel Nurse, you will administer pre-surgery medicine if necessary, evaluate admission documents, identify emergency procedures, and adhere to necessary pre-operation policies and procedures. Pre-op RNs will be responsible for the coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses, identification of expected outcomes, and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. As a Pre-op Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Implements and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment.
• Provide IV therapy.
• Maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.

Pre-Op 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. Because of the fast-paced environment, Pre-Op RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1492113. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Preoperative - Preop RN - Travel Nurse

About 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.

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