Job Title: RN - OR
Profession: RN
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: Seasonal - Travel
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in acute care
License: Active RN License
Certifications: BLS and ACLS preferred
Description:
This is a seasonal travel position for a registered nurse in the operating room.
The shift is from 9 PM to 7 AM.
The facility features 14 operating rooms, including a hybrid CV OR and a cysto room.
The team comprises approximately 60 full-time equivalents.
Daily staffing includes 14-16 RNs and 14-16 CSTs on day shift, with a clinical charge RN.
Night shift support includes a clinical charge RN, one OR RN, and one CST.
Patient ratios are maintained at 1:1.
Standard operating room equipment is utilized, including Stryker video systems and EMR systems.
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of current hospital acute care experience.
Experience in circulating and scrubbing is preferred.
Familiarity with the EMR system is a plus.
Typical procedures performed include angioplasty, appendectomy, biopsy, and orthopedic/spine cases.
Transplant procedures are not performed in this unit.
Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach are essential.
Adaptability to change is highly valued on this unit.
On-call duties include being available for one day a week from 5 PM to 7 PM and weekend on-call once every six weeks.
This is a competitive environment, and new equipment or technology is often introduced.
Tenure and experience of the staff are significant assets.
Flexible scheduling options may be available.