Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,437 per week

Position Overview TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine. Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts. Employment type: Travel. Job ID: #1422014. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend to be determined. Responsibilities As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as provide 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 Circulating OR Nurses: Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient. Accurate care and handling of specimens. Monitor equipment used during surgery. Inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure. Scrub OR Nurses: Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures. Inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure. RN First Assistant: Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care. Help control bleeding. Suture patients following surgery. Physical Demands OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift 20 pounds easily; lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment. Qualifications & Requirements 1–2 years of recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse and/or RN first assistant. ACLS and BLS certification. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. Minimum 3‑year experience overall. #J-18808-Ljbffr TNAA TotalMed RN