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Travel Operating Room Nurse (Circulator) - $1,918 per week

Magnet Medical

Carlsbad (NM)

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USD 60,000 - 80,000

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3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Travel Operating Room Nurse to join their surgical team in Carlsbad, New Mexico. In this role, you will provide critical care, assist during surgeries, and ensure patient safety. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, possess RN credentials, and have a strong background in surgical settings.

Qualifications

Current RN license required.
Experience in Operating Room environment preferred.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for surgery and manage their care throughout the surgical process.
Monitor patients' vital signs and assist surgeons during operations.
Document all surgical events and communicate progress effectively.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Surgical Assistance

Crisis Management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

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Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 07/14/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Preoperative Preparation:

Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans.

Verify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.

Intraoperative Nursing Care

Assist in preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.

Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and maintenance.

Surgical Assistance And Instrumentation

Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required.

Maintain sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the surgical process.

Patient Advocacy And Safety

Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols.

Monitor patients' responses to surgical interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.

Postoperative Care And Monitoring

Transfer patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status.

Assess surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while ensuring patient comfort and pain management.

Documentation And Communication

Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications administered.

Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.

Continuing Education And Professional Development

Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development activities.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes.

Magnet Medical Job ID #32699423. 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: RN - Operating Room

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