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Operating Room Travel Nurse in Lexington, KY

This Operating Room travel nurse job in Lexington, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is an 18-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Lexington. This role pays $2,790 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Job Details

Facility: Baptist Health - Lexington

Location: Lexington, KY 40503

Contract Length: 18 Weeks

Shift: Days (5x8)

Responsibilities

• Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
• Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
• Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.

Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY

Baptist Health Lexington is a tertiary care hospital with medical research programs and ANCC Magnet recognition.

• Emergency and stroke care includes intravenous thrombolytic treatment and mechanical thrombectomy for selected ischemic strokes, with neurology, neurointerventional and neurosurgical services.
• Cardiac care includes transcatheter aortic valve replacement, providing a catheter-based treatment option for patients who need an aortic valve intervention.
• Operative capabilities include robotic-assisted surgery and robotic total knee replacement. Aquablation is also available for patients with benign prostate enlargement.
• Adult inpatient care includes intensive and critical care units, alongside hospital services for cancer, heart disease, orthopedic conditions and digestive disorders.
• Maternity care spans antepartum, labor and delivery, and mother-baby units. A Level III neonatal intensive care unit supports premature and medically fragile newborns.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Lexington, KY

Welcome to Lexington, Kentucky, where the heart of the Bluegrass State beats with charm and a warm southern welcome. With a unique blend of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication, Lexington offers an alluring appeal for travel nurses and allied health professionals. Immerse yourself in the city's rich equestrian heritage, explore its thriving arts scene, and tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Bourbon Trail and farm-to-table cuisine. Indulge in leisure activities like hiking the scenic Red River Gorge or cheering for the Wildcats at the esteemed University of Kentucky. With its mild climate, nearby gems like Louisville and Cincinnati are just a short trip away. Enrich your career and lifestyle by joining Advantis Medical for an unforgettable Lexington experience.

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