Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler, LLC.; Saint Matthews (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 benefits

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Nurse RN - Operating Room for a surgical services position in Kentucky. The role requires an active KY or compact RN license and BLS certification, with ADN/ASN as minimum education and BSN preferred.

Prior OR experience is not required, but nursing experience is a plus. The position features a 4x10-hour day shift schedule and travel pay considerations within 75 miles of the facility.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact).
• BLS certification required.
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred.
• No prior OR experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation during the surgical process.
• Facilitate patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team and delegate tasks appropriately.

Skills

RN license KY/compact

BLS

Communication

Computer skills

Safety assessment

Education

ADN/ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - Operating Room for a surgical services position requiring KY or compact RN licensure and BLS certification.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact)
• BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• No prior OR experience required, though previous nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with care team members
• Comfort with computer systems and applications or ability to be trained

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidiscipline surgical services department with four operating rooms and four procedure rooms serving over 9,000 patients annually
• Services include endoscopy, pain management, ENT, general surgery, hand and foot procedures, and orthopedic procedures
• Day shift schedule of 4x10-hour shifts, approximately 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Monthly weekend requirement
• On-call requirement twice per month
• Possible holiday shift coverage if contract dates fall within a holiday period
• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation throughout the surgical process
• Facilitate patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures such as patient satisfaction and safety initiatives
• Collaborate with inter-professional team members and delegate tasks appropriately
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility to qualify for travel pay rate; local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs