Travel OR RN – Perioperative Nurse on the Move

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel nurses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Recruiter support 24/7

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a 13-week assignment in Sioux Falls, SD. This role features 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and a chance to work with a dedicated clinical team.

As an OR RN, you will prepare the operating room, manage equipment, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and infection control. RN license, BLS, and 1 year of OR experience are required; CNOR/ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as an Operating Room RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• ACLS (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications preferred.
• OR Nursing Certification (CNOR) preferred.
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety according to procedural requirements.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow.
• Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon.
• Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols.
• Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly.
• Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English language

PC skills

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a 13-week assignment in Sioux Falls, SD. This role features 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and a chance to work with a dedicated clinical team.

As an OR RN, you will prepare the operating room, manage equipment, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and infection control. RN license, BLS, and 1 year of OR experience are required; CNOR/ACLS preferred.