Travel Operating Room RN - $2,637 per week

TotalMed; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking an Operating Room travel nurse (RN) for a 26-week assignment in Springfield, Illinois. The role supports OR teams as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or RN first assistant, with 40 hours per week on a rotating 10-hour shift.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of acute care experience in the OR, BLS certification, and flexibility to travel. Travel nurses receive weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and a comprehensive benefits package from TotalMed RN.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years recent acute care experience as circulating or scrub nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide pre- and post-surgery care and education to patients.
• Serve as circulator or scrub nurse and support RN first assistant as needed.
• Prepare instruments, monitor patient during surgery, and handle equipment.
• Educate patients and families on home care and medications.

Skills

OR experience

Acute care

BLS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Springfield, IL. 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*:BLS, 3 Years

  Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

  TotalMed RN Job ID #1450579. 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: 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