Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,196 per week

TotalMed; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating or scrub nurse. Responsibilities include assisting physicians, patient education, and ensuring safety during surgical procedures. The position offers weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and continuing education benefits for qualified candidates. This is a full-time travel position with a commitment of 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Ensure that correct procedures are performed on the correct patient.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient communication

Surgical procedure preparation

Education

BLS certification

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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 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. 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 #1416569. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education