RN OR

RN ORLocation: State College, PAJob Type: Travel ContractDiscipline: RNSpecialty: Operating RoomFacility Setting: Short Term Acute Care (STAC)Contract Length: 13 weeksShifts: FlexibleShift Details: 8 hoursWeekly Schedule: 40 HoursCertifications/Licences:Current California RN license - RequiredCurrent BLS (American Heart Association) - RequiredACLS - PreferredAS in NursingMandatory Experience:OR RNCompletion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.2 years prior Operating Room experience requiredKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.Knowledge of peri-operative nursing practices. (AORN)Demonstrates mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with patients, families, providers and other staff members.Must begin the in-house Operating Room course upon transfer/hire into the Operating Room.Accepts responsibility and accountability for maintaining knowledge, skills and competency in peri-operative nursing, remaining current on concepts, trends, scientific advance, biomedical equipment and ethics related to peri-operative nursing.