Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,254 per week in Canton, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Canton, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,254 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at an acute care facility in Canton, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients across various specialties within a dynamic surgical environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for patient assessment, intra-operative assistance, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes throughout the surgical process. This position requires a commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to sterile techniques and protocols. Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be considered for this travel assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history review and vital sign monitoring.
• Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies, ensuring sterility and readiness for procedures.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs, handling instruments, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Monitor patient's physiological status during surgery, including vital signs, anesthesia effects, and potential complications.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed, accurately documenting all interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
• Provide post-operative care and handover reports to recovery room staff.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including infection control protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience as an Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from Canton, Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in surgical assisting and sterile technique.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing surgical schedules.
• Competency in operating and troubleshooting standard OR equipment and technology.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 5 days per week
• Schedule: Varying 8-hour shifts between 6:30 AM and 7:00 PM.
• Call Requirements: On-call duties are required.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 12, 2026 – January 09, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or a compact state license.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.