Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,230 per week

Overview TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Waverly, Iowa. Responsibilities As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician. Provide basic bedside care. Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment. Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team. Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient. Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs. Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include: Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient. Accurate care and handling of specimens. Monitoring equipment used during surgery. Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure. Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include: Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures. Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure. Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include: Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care. Help control bleeding. Suture patients following surgery. Requirements BLS, 2 Years Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed Travel Job ID #1381682. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr