Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day 4x10-Hour
Hours per Shift: 10:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: Must have an active nursing license
Certifications: Required certifications must be held
Must-Have:
- Charge experience preferred
- Experience in Circulate, General, Orthopedic, Robotics, GYN, Thoracic, ENT, Oral, Urology, Whipple, Plastics (free flap), and Liver resection within the last 3 years
- Experience with Da Vinci XI technology
Description:
The Operating Room Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care in the operating room setting.
This position requires a skilled professional with expertise in a variety of surgical procedures.
The nurse will primarily circulate during operations, ensuring a sterile and safe environment.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in the operating room.
Charge nurse experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Travelers may be asked to take on charge responsibilities as part of their role.
The nurse will be required to respond to call requirements, approximately 40-60 hours in a 6-week schedule.
Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within inter-professional teams.
The role demands flexibility, as floating within the facility is required.
This position involves working with diverse patient populations, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Daily patient census is expected to be between 70-80.
Travelers should be prepared for possible weekend and holiday coverage.
The operating room team is supported by a variety of specialized equipment.
Detailed knowledge of infection control protocols and universal protocols is essential for successful candidates.
Scrub experience in the operating room is a plus but not mandatory.
All candidates should be familiar with safety standards relevant to the surgical environment.
Interpersonal skills are vital for effective patient interactions and teamwork.
Candidates must meet all stated requirements to ensure a competent and effective surgical nursing team.