Travel OR RN - $2,316 per week

TotalMed RN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Chicago is seeking an OR travel nurse (travel) with 1–2 years of acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. The role covers pre- and post-operative care, instrument handling, and wound management in a fast-paced OR setting.

Responsibilities include patient education, medication administration, and coordination between patients, families, and the surgical team. BLS required; travel RN positions offer weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, including pre- and post-surgery care and education.
• Work as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, handling instruments and equipment as needed.
• Prepare, administer and record medications; monitor patient during surgery and respond to complications.
• Serve as liaison between patients' families and operating team; ensure correct procedures are performed.
• Initiate patient education plans for home care and medication management.

Skills

Bedside care

OR teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.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 Chicago, 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, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1489721.

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