Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13-26 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (10:45 AM - 11:15 PM)
Experience: Minimum 2.5 years of experience required
License: Active state nursing license required
Certifications: BLS required, CNOR preferred
Must-Have:
General OR and Trauma experience required
Level I trauma experience required
Bariatric, General Surgery, Client, Orthopedic, Plastic Surgery, Transplant, Urology, Trauma case experience required
Emergency management skills required
Description:
Please review submittal instructions carefully.
Open to 13-26 week contracts, as preferred by the traveler.
Position requires a minimum of 2.5 years of operating room experience.
First-time travelers are not accepted.
Weekend requirement is 1 per month.
On-call requirement is up to 1 per week, though it typically is not often.
Travelers may float within their skill set, although this is rare.
Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility.
The following skills and experiences are required:
- Experience with laparoscopic assisted cases for Bariatric procedures
- Experience with appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple for General Surgery
- Experience with cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy, and lumbar fusion for Client
- Experience with arthroscopy and closed/open reduction of fractures for Orthopedics
- Experience in microvascular free flap techniques for Plastic Surgery
- Experience with organ donation for Transplant
- Experience with cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy for Urology
- Experience with trauma cases including amputations and gunshot/stab wounds
- Skills in response to codes, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia
Key professional knowledge includes administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, and universal protocol procedures.
Facing a diverse range of cases is expected, with all service lines being utilized except cardiovascular.
Experience with Cerner charting system is preferred.
All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by management.
Background checks and any prior employment concerns must be disclosed.
Applicants must confirm their understanding of the role's requirements.
Housing must be reviewed and secured for the assignment location.