Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,028 per week

Vivian Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in York, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing critical patient care throughout surgical procedures, collaborating with a skilled surgical team, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This position offers a 13-week contract with 36 hours of work per week, focusing on patient advocacy and effective communication within the surgical team. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Nurse License and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Assess patients' medical histories and develop preoperative care plans.
• Assist in preparing the operating room and ensure sterile conditions.
• Advocate for patient safety and monitor responses to surgical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical team members to ensure effective outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of intraoperative events and patient responses.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Collaboration

Surgical Assistance

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in York, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Start Date: 06/16/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 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 #32139799. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Operating Room

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