TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Canton, Georgia, 30115!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at an acute care facility in Canton, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients across various specialties within a dynamic surgical environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessment, intra-operative assistance, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes throughout the surgical process. This position requires a commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to sterile techniques and protocols. Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be considered for this travel assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history review and vital sign monitoring.
- Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies, ensuring sterility and readiness for procedures.
- Assist the surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs, handling instruments, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Monitor patient's physiological status during surgery, including vital signs, anesthesia effects, and potential complications.
- Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed, accurately documenting all interventions.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
- Provide post-operative care and handover reports to recovery room staff.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including infection control protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience as an Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from Canton, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in surgical assisting and sterile technique.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing surgical schedules.
- Competency in operating and troubleshooting standard OR equipment and technology.
- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Days per Week: 5 days per week
- Schedule: Varying 8-hour shifts between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Call Requirements: On-call duties are required.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: October 12, 2026 – January 09, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.