Travel OR RN - $2,251 per week
About the role
We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Chambersburg, PA. 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. 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. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.
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.
- Circulating OR Nurses: Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient; ensure accurate care and handling of specimens; monitor equipment used during surgery; perform inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Scrub OR Nurses: Select and handle surgical instruments and supplies during procedures; perform inventory of 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, BLS, 2 Years (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 of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times.
- Able to work in an environment with potential exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases.
Pay & Schedule
13-week duration, 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts. Pay package based on 8-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