Travel Registered Nurse OR

Magnet Medical; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Magnet Medical is seeking a Travel Nurse RN specializing in the Operating Room for a 13-week assignment. Responsibilities include patient preparation, assisting during surgeries, and providing postoperative care. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with surgical teams and gain essential nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring an RN license.
• Experience in the Operating Room is a plus.
• Willingness to stay updated with surgical practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery through preoperative assessment.
• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterile environment.
• Monitor patient recovery and manage postoperative care.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Intraoperative Nursing Care

Documentation

Job description

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Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/07/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

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.

Key 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.

Magnet Medical Job ID #32670137. Pay package is based on 8 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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