Travel Registered Nurse - Surgery - $2,388 per week

TotalMed; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 is seeking a travel nurse (RN) for a Med Surg role in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This travel nursing position requires 1-2 years of acute care experience and involves assisting with surgical patients, providing pre- and post-operative care, and performing duties as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to handle physical demands, including lifting and standing for extended periods. Benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and medical coverage starting from day one.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• 1-2 years of experience as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide pre- and post-surgery care and education.
• Monitor and observe the patient during surgery.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

1-2 years recent acute care experience

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds

Strong communication skills

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Menomonee Falls, WI. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Core tasks:

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, and report 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.

Physical Requirements & Hazards

OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.

Requirements

ACLS and BLS certifications required. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Job Details

Travel Job ID #1432970. Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse.

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