Travel OR RN - $2,229 per week

About the role

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Lawton, OK. 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

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients
• Provide 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: respond to comfort and safety needs of patient; ensure accurate care and handling of specimens; monitor equipment used during surgery; inventory surgical items pre- and post-procedure
• Scrub OR Nurses: select and handle surgical instruments and supplies during procedures; inventory surgical items pre- and post-procedure
• RN First Assistant: 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
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 2 years experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• 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 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

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• 8-hour shifts, days
• 13-week duration

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