Job Title
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary
This is a 16-week contract opportunity for an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) at an acute care facility in Duluth, Georgia. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care during various surgical procedures.
The role involves comprehensive perioperative nursing care, including both scrub and circulating duties, for a diverse patient population undergoing orthopedic, bariatric, general, and plastic surgeries. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence within a fast-paced surgical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive scrub duties, anticipating surgeon needs and maintaining a sterile field.
- Execute circulating duties, ensuring patient safety, managing the operating room environment, and documenting care.
- Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and transfer within the surgical suite.
- Monitor patient's physiological status during surgery and respond appropriately to changes.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, including Orthopedic, Bariatric, General, and Plastic surgeries.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care Operating Room (OR) experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in both surgical scrubbing and circulating roles.
- Clinical expertise in Orthopedic, Bariatric, General, and Plastic surgical procedures.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt to varying surgical schedules and patient needs.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM, 12-hour shifts.
- Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM.
- Days per Week: 3 days, variable schedule.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Holiday Requirements: Mandatory to work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment period.
- Contract Length: 16 weeks.
- Assignment Dates: September 21, 2026 – January 9, 2027.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).