Travel Operating Room RN - $1,960 per week

TotalMed RN; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a traveling OR RN in Brandon, Florida for a 13-week assignment. The role requires circulating or scrub nurse experience, with 1–2 years in acute care and ACLS/BLS certification.

The OR Travel Nurse will support surgeons, monitor patients, and educate families, while coordinating with the operating team. Travel, day shifts, and a 12-hour shift pattern apply.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS required.
• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience as circulating nurse or scrub nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care for surgical patients.
• Assist physicians and staff with pre- and post-operative care and education.
• Monitor patient during surgery and ensure correct procedure is performed.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Serve as liaison between patient families and operating team.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

OR experience

RN travel nurse

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Brandon, Florida.

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 Brandon, FL. 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.

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 may include:

• 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 may include:

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.

Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include:

• 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*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1486486. 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: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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