Travel Registered Nurse (rn) - Operating Room (or) - $2,029 Per Week In Fort Myers, Fl

Magnet Medical; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fort Myers is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) to join their surgical team. The RN will provide critical patient care before, during, and after surgeries, ensuring a safe and effective surgical environment. Key responsibilities include collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists, monitoring patients, and maintaining documentation. A valid RN license and prior surgical experience are required. This role is essential for promoting patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must have a current RN license to practice.
• Experience in the operating room or surgical settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and surgical procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical histories for preoperative care plans.
• Prepare and monitor the operating room environment.
• Assist surgeons during procedures and advocate for patient safety.
• Monitor patients' vital signs post-surgery and manage pain and comfort.

Skills

Patient care skills

Surgical team collaboration

Monitoring vital signs

Advocacy for patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

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.

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.