Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,201 per week
About the role
Fusion Medical Staffing is recruiting a travel nurse RN for an Operating Room position in Dubuque, Iowa. The position is available immediately for a 13-week duration.
Responsibilities
- Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure
- Aids in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety according to procedural requirements
- Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique
- Antsips the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow
- Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon
- Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols
- Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results
- Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly
- Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care
- Cleans and restocks the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols
- Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards
- Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures
Requirements
- One year of recent experience as an Operating Room RN
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLs (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications
- Nursing Certification (CNOR)
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and short-term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion?
Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you. At Fusion Medical Staffing, we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.
Other Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.