RN - OR

Registered NurseSpecialty: Operating RoomDuration: 13 weeksShift: 10H DaysHours per Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, weekday 0645-1715Experience: 3 yearsLicense: RequiredCertifications: BLS (AHA) ACLS (AHA) PALS (AHA)Must-Have: Travel experience preferred, but first time travelers with strong experience in similar settings will be considered.Description: The position requires working in an operating room environment. The facility has a total of four rooms, which includes three operating suites and one procedure room. The volume of cases can vary by day. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, cases can range from 20 to 22 per day. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, cases can range from 6 to 14 per day. Ratio of staff is usually 1:1, with typically two techs or RN per room. Charge nurse is available 24/7. Weekend rotation for RNs is approximately every 6-7 weeks. Call requirement consists of 3-4 shifts per month. If scheduled for weekend call, Friday through Sunday would count as three shifts for that month. Call is typically manageable, with minimal after-hours requests. Response time for call is 30 minutes, where staff must be dressed and ready. Weekend calls are rotated approximately every 7-8 weeks. Holidays are covered by call staff. Scrubs may be provided by the facility. An in-house respiratory team is available 24/7. Pharmacy is accessible but not in-house 24/7. The staff works four 10-hour shifts weekly, and the operating room operates Monday through Friday from 0645 to 1715, excluding holidays. Travelers are not required to float, but may be allowed if it falls within their scope. Common procedures include total joints, sports medicine cases, arthroscopies, and general surgical cases. Additional specialties include general surgery, OB/GYN procedures, urology, plastics, and ENT, with some occurrences of complex cases. Teamwork and dependability are highly valued in the department.