Job Title: Registered Nurse OR
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Acute Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Full-Time - 4x9s
Hours per Shift: 36 hours/week - Monday to Friday
Experience: Minimum 2 years working in the OR, circulator experience required
License: Registered Nurse Licensure
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Must-Have: Experience in diverse surgical service lines; ability to float as needed
Description:
We are seeking experienced OR Registered Nurses to join our team.
Candidates must possess the ability to circulate in various surgical service lines.
The service lines include Orthopedics (total joints, trauma, sports medicine), General Surgery, Urology, ENT, GI, Spine, Ophthalmology, and Podiatry.
Candidates should have experience in small community hospital settings and be familiar with call responsibilities.
The position may require candidates to be the only OR RN on site during on-call hours.
Candidates should have some familiarity with each required service line, though they do not need to be experts.
The expected duties include applying nursing theory and technical skills to provide compassionate and high-quality care to patients and families.
Registered Nurses will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
Promoting comfort and emotional support for patients is essential in this role.
Candidates will also be responsible for patient and family education regarding care and self-management post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurses will evaluate the effectiveness of their practice and engage in continuous professional development.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to establish trusting relationships with patients and families.
This role includes responsibilities for medication administration and to adhere to safety and infection prevention protocols.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is anticipated.