Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,959 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Operating Room RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Memphis, Tennessee. This 13-week assignment requires 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients
• Provide pre- and post-surgery care and education to patients
• Provide basic bedside care
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication, reporting 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 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

Circulating OR Nurse additional duties

• Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient
• Accurate care and handling of specimens
• Monitor equipment used during surgery
• Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure

Scrub OR Nurse additional duties

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures
• Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure

RN First Assistant additional duties

• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care
• Help control bleeding
• Suture patients following surgery

Requirements

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or RN first assistant
• BLS certification
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning assignment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients
• Ability to work with potential exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment

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

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.