Travel OR RN - $2,517 per week

About the role

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Johnstown, PA. 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
• ACLS, BLS, CPI
• 1.5 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 up to 50 pounds at times
• May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment

Schedule

8-hour rotating shifts, 40 hours per week, 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