Travel OR RN - $2,188 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking an Operating Room RN for a travel nursing opportunity in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate should have recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or potentially RN first assistant. In this role, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients and provide pre- and post-surgery care and education.

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 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
• NIH certification
• 2 years of recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty
• Easily lift 20 pounds
• May require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times when moving or lifting patients
• May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment

Pay

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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