Travel Operating Room RN (Orthopedic) - $2,640 per week

Job Summary TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Position Details Specialty: OR – Operating Room Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks Hours per week: 40 hours Shift: 8 hours, evenings Employment Type: Travel Responsibilities Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, providing pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education. 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. Monitor and observe the patient during surgery, and respond to potential complications alongside the physician. Perform the following tasks: 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. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, and may lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients. May face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment. Requirements BLS, 1 year of experience Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. Compensation Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. 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