Travel RN - Operating Room (OR)

Job Summary We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Winston Salem, NC. The right RN should have 1–2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. 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. Responsibilities 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. Provide basic bedside care. Additional Duties for Circulating OR Nurses Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient. Accurate care and handling of specimens. Monitor equipment used during surgery. Inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure. Additional Duties for Scrub OR Nurses Select and handle surgical instruments and supplies during procedures. Inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure. Additional Duties for RN First Assistant Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care. Help control bleeding. Suture patients following surgery. Physical Requirements Stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds when required. May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment. Requirements* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr