Travel Operating Room RN - $2,120 per week

Magnet Medical; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 68,250 - 86,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Asheville, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide crucial support to the surgical team before, during, and after surgeries, ensuring safety and effectiveness. Responsibilities include preoperative assessments, intraoperative care, and postoperative monitoring. The position is a 13-week assignment with a standard 10-hour shift and requires a valid RN license. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and surgical success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license and adhere to nursing standards.
• Experience in operating room settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess patients preoperatively.
• Assist in the operating room and monitor during surgery.
• Advocate for patient safety throughout procedures.
• Conduct postoperative assessments and manage care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Surgical assistance

Documentation and communication

Preoperative assessment

Intraoperative care

Postoperative monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Overview

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description

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.

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.

Details

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Magnet Medical Job ID #35934460. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Operating Room