Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,254 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Operating Room position in York, Pennsylvania. This is a 13‑week travel assignment requiring 40 hours per week on 10‑hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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 members of the operating team.
• Ensure that the correct procedure(s) 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.
• Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses:
  • Respond to comfort and safety needs of the patient.
  • Provide accurate care and handling of specimens.
  • Monitor equipment used during surgery.
  • Maintain inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.
• Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses:
  • Select and handle surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
  • Maintain 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.

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years of recent acute care experience (1‑2 years as circulating and/or scrub nurse, with potential RN first assistant experience).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of easily lifting 20 pounds; moving/lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in an environment with exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an 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

• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Hours per week: 40
• Assignment length: 13 weeks