Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,927 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Operating Room position in Florence, South Carolina. This is a 13‑week travel assignment requiring 40 hours per week, 8‑hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, providing pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education.
• Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare instruments and equipment within the sterile field.
• Prepare instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitor and observe patients during surgery, and respond to potential complications alongside the physician.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients’ family members and the operating team.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plans as prescribed by the physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.
• Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses:
  • Respond to patient comfort and safety needs.
  • Accurately care for and handle specimens.
  • Monitor equipment used during surgery.
  • Perform inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.
• Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses:
  • Select and handle surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
  • Perform inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.
• Additional duties for RN First Assistant:
  • Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
  • Help control bleeding.
  • Suture patients following surgery.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Potential exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.

Requirements

• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse (RN first assistant experience a plus).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, lean, and stoop.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds; may need to lift up to 50 pounds when moving patients.
• Willingness to work in an environment with possible exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases.
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment.

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

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8‑hour day shifts