Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Lexington, KY

Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and documentation auditing. Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified OR RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40502!

Job ID: 903417
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (CVOR)
Location

Lexington, KY
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
• Execute patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; recognize and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated care provided by other team members
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and documentation auditing

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• CVOR experience required
• ADN or ASN degree required
• Proficiency with or ability to learn computer systems and clinical applications
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• BSN degree preferred
• Previous nursing experience in a clinical setting
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary care teams

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a specialized cardiovascular OR environment with a team committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Supportive culture that values nursing excellence, professional autonomy, and continuous quality improvement