Travel Operating Room RN - $1,507 per week

TotalMed; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 52,348 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

TotalMed is looking for an experienced OR Travel Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Kyle, Texas. The role involves assisting with surgical procedures and caring for patients pre- and post-surgery. Candidates must have BLS certification and at least 3 years of nursing experience in an operating room setting.

Benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and comprehensive medical and dental coverage starting from day 1.

Qualifications

• BLS certification and 3 years of OR nursing experience required.
• Ability to provide bedside care and manage patient education.
• Skills in surgical instrument handling and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in caring for surgical patients pre- and post-surgery.
• Provide bedside care and serve as a communication liaison.
• Monitor equipment and ensure patient comfort during surgeries.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

BLS certification

3 years of experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

Duties

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.

As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following 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.

Requirements

BLS certification, 3 years of experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1434863. 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