Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,391 per week

Job Description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a 13-week assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves preparing the operating room, managing surgical equipment, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

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 include ACLS (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications, or Nursing Certification (CNOR)

Qualifications

• Skilled in preparing the operating room and managing surgical equipment
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards
• Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique
• Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols
• 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
• Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols

Essential Work Functions

• 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
• Assists in cleaning and restocking 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
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Benefits

• Hightly 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