Travel OR RN - $1,808 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Operating Room RN for a travel nursing opening in San Antonio, TX. The right candidate should have 1–2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or potentially RN first assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide pre- and post-surgery care and education to patients.
• 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 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 Nurse additional 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 additional duties

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

RN First Assistant additional duties

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

Requirements

• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• 1 year of recent acute care experience as an OR nurse.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, as well as bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases.

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

12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, for a 13-week duration.