Travel Operating Room Nurse - $1,749 per week

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Dickinson, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Serves as a member of the surgical team working with surgeons, anesthesia providers, RNs and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery in accordance with Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and AST Standards of Practice.

Certifications
BLS

Physical Requirements
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists.

Job Duties and Performance Standards
Functions as a Surgical Technician in 5 of the 6 specialties demonstrating responsibilities that include assisting in direct patient care in the operating room.
Demonstrates appropriate aseptic technique, i.e. scrub, gown and glove, draping, counting and set up according to department policy
Selects and prepares the appropriate supplies and equipment for the surgical cases.
Operates all surgical equipment
Organizes instrumentation and the sterile field.
Anticipates needs of the surgeon, passes appropriate instruments, assists in exposure of the surgical field.
Performs all surgical counts consistently, including the “safety count”.
Performs wound closure (Subcutaneous and Skin) under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

Participates in general operating room activities to create a highly effective team.
Participates in PI activities, continuing education, planning and orientation of new personnel, and emergency preparedness.
Demonstrates an awareness of the needs of the department and the assigned rooms and or tasks.

Magnet Medical Job ID #37502431. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR Tech - Surgical Tech