Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler, LLC.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Housing Allowance

Licensure Reimbursement

Travel Reimbursement

Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. invites an experienced Operating Room RN with cardiovascular and general surgery expertise to a 13-week travel assignment at a Level IV trauma teaching hospital in West Virginia.

The role requires WV or Compact RN license, BLS, 2+ years RN experience with at least 1 year OR, and proficiency in circulating and scrub duties across multiple specialties. On-site, day shifts with on-call and weekend requirements; travel housing and reimbursements provided.

Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending considered).
• BLS certification required (AHA preferred).
• Minimum 2 years RN experience with at least 1 year OR specialty.
• Proficient in circulating and scrub roles for multiple surgeries.
• Cerner charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate in OR unit within a Level IV Trauma Center teaching hospital.
• Average daily census of 22 cases.
• Day shift schedule 3x12 hours (6:45 AM-7:15 PM).
• Every other weekend required and on-call 1 day per week.
• 1-2 weekends per 4-5 week schedule; 30-minute on-call response.
• Charting in Cerner and Accudose; circulating and scrub duties.
• Support major teaching hospital and COTH member facility.
• Scrub color: royal blue, white, or both; holiday on-call coverage.
• Flu vaccine required during season; COVID not required.
• First-time travelers welcome; current Vandalia staff ineligible.
• Travelers must have permanent address >100 miles from facility.

Skills

Circulating & Scrub

Cardiac Surgery

General Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

ENT Surgery

Urology Surgery

Gynecologic Surgery

Cerner

Education

RN license WV/Compact

BLS Certification

Tools

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with cardiovascular and general surgery expertise for a 13-week assignment at a Level IV trauma teaching hospital.

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for consideration)
• BLS certification required (AHA preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of in-specialty (OR) experience required
• Proficient in circulating and scrub roles for cardiac, general, vascular, thoracic, and robotic surgeries
• Proficient at vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
• Skilled in vascular procedures including AV fistulas/grafts, aortic surgeries/bypasses, femoral to popliteal or distal bypasses, carotids, and embolectomies
• Skilled in orthopedic procedures including arthroscopies and total joint replacements
• Skilled in general surgery procedures including colorectal/colon resections, laparoscopic assisted surgeries, Whipple procedures, liver resections, thyroidectomies, and mastectomies
• Skilled in ENT procedures including tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and radical neck dissections
• Skilled in urology procedures including cystectomies, nephrectomies, prostatectomies, and various implants
• Skilled in robotic surgeries including gynecologic, colorectal, hernia, and Nissen fundoplication procedures
• Skilled in gynecologic procedures including abdominal/vaginal hysterectomies and posterior/anterior repairs
• Minimum 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from within the past 2 years required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Prior Charge Nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operating Room unit within a short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center, and major teaching hospital
• Average daily census of 22 cases
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM-7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• On-call requirement of 1 day per week plus 1-2 weekends per 4-5 week schedule
• 30-minute response time required when on call
• Charting completed in Cerner and Accudose
• Circulating and scrub duties required
• Major teaching hospital and member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Scrub color requirement: royal blue, white, or a combination of both
• Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Holiday coverage required for major holidays via on-call shifts (emergencies only)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1-March 31) unless medical exemption documented by an allergist or physician
• COVID vaccine not required
• First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for this travel contract
• Candidates must have a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility, with candidates between 75-100 miles considered on a case-by-case basis
• Free parking provided for travelers

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-761331

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