Travel Pre-Operative RN - $2,652 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in the Outpatient Surgery Unit. This role involves preparing patients for outpatient surgical procedures while ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the preoperative process.

Work Schedule

• Variable shifts available: 3 shifts of 12 hours
• Start times: 0500, 0700, or 0800
• Monday to Friday; variable days
• 6-week schedules provided for advance planning

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preoperative assessments and gather pertinent patient information.
• Coordinate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure patient readiness.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding the surgical process and postoperative care.
• Ensure documentation of patient care in accordance with facility policies.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to any immediate needs.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S.) required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Preoperative/Perioperative nursing (not in the Operating Room).
  • Preferred experience in medical-surgical nursing within the last 2 years.
  • Preferred experience in pre and post-operative diagnostics in catheter labs.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current RN license in the state of practice is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor is required.

Location

City, State

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19331732. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.