Travel OR RN - $2,540 per week
TotalMed · Wheeling, WV · 3 wk ago
On-siteInternship
About the role
We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Wheeling, WV. 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. 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.
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.
- Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include: responding to comfort and safety needs of patient; accurate care and handling of specimens; monitoring equipment used during surgery; inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include: selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures; inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include: assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care; help control bleeding; suture patients following surgery.
- OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
- RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times.
- RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.
Requirements
- BLS certification.
- 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating and/or scrub nurse (RN first assistant experience preferred).
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
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
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