Travel OR RN - $1,726 per week

About the role

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Akron, OH. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant.

Responsibilities

As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient.

• 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

Circulating OR Nurses may also:

• Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient
• Provide accurate care and handling of specimens
• Monitor equipment used during surgery
• Inventory surgical items pre- and post-procedure

Scrub OR Nurses may also:

• Select and handle surgical instruments and supplies during procedures
• Inventory surgical items pre- and post-procedure

RN First Assistants may also:

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

Requirements

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant
• BLS certification
• 2 years of experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• 12 hour shifts, days

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