Travel OR RN - $2,736 per week
About the role
We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Aberdeen, SD. 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. 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
Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses
- 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
- Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures
- Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure
Additional duties for RN First Assistant
- Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care
- Help control bleeding
- Suture patients following surgery
Requirements
- BLS certification
- 2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse
- RN First Assistant experience preferred
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Physical demands
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
- Ability to easily lift 20 pounds
- Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
- Potential exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment
Schedule
13-week assignment. 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts.
Pay
Pay package based on 8-hour shifts and 40 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
About TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare.
Job ID: 1525649