Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,733 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Operating Room position in Springfield, Oregon. The 13‑week assignment requires 40 hours per week on 10‑hour day shifts.

Job ID: 1513919

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑surgery care and patient education.
• Function as a circulating OR nurse (outside sterile field), scrub OR nurse (inside sterile field), or RN first assistant as needed.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications; report adverse reactions.
• Serve as communication liaison between patients’ families and the operating team.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient.
• Monitor patients during surgery and respond to potential complications.
• Prepare and handle surgical instruments and supplies.
• Monitor equipment, handle specimens, and inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.
• Assist with direct surgical care, control bleeding, and suture patients (RN first assistant).

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care operating room experience

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, and/or RN first assistant.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced OR environment.

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of lifting 20 lb routinely; may need to lift up to 50 lb when moving patients.
• Tolerance for exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases in the OR.
• Strong communication and patient‑education skills.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• 13‑week travel assignment
• 40 hours per week
• 10‑hour day shifts