Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,224 per week

TotalMed

Gardner (MA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Continuing education

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Gardner, Massachusetts. The role requires 1-2 years of recent acute care experience, ACLS, and BLS certifications. Responsibilities include assisting medical staff during surgeries and providing patient care pre- and post-operation. The position offers weekly pay, guaranteed hours, a 401k plan, and numerous benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
Experience as circulating or scrub nurse, potentially RN first assistant.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
Provide pre- and post-surgery care and education to patients.
Serve as communication liaison between patients' families and the operating team.

Skills

1-2 years recent acute care experience

Ability to stand and walk for long periods

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

We’re looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Gardner, MA. 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.

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.

Key Tasks

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.

Physical Requirements

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.

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