Travel OR Circulating RN - $2,715 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Operating Room RN for a travel nursing opportunity in Rapid City, SD. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or potentially RN first assistant. OR Travel Nurses assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field.

Responsibilities

• 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(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
• Prepare instruments for specific surgical procedures
• Monitor and observe the patient during surgery
• Respond to potential complications alongside the physician

Circulating OR Nurse 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 duties

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

RN First Assistant duties

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

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Able to easily lift 20 pounds
• Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times
• May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 3 years of experience
• 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