Nurse Hospital Care - Surgery RN

Details
Client Name
Freeman Hospital West

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
OR

Job ID
15860086

Weekly Pay
$2638.91

Shift Details
Shift
12 Hour Days

Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details
Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/23/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Core Job Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Planning: Perform systematic and continuous nursing assessments before, during, and after surgical and endoscopy procedures.
Perioperative Care: Safely transport, prep, and recover patients, monitoring vitals and responding appropriately to post-anesthesia complications.
Sterile Field Management: Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols, sterile technique, and operating room terminal cleaning processes.
Team Collaboration: Assist surgeons and anaesthesia providers by anticipating equipment needs, passing instruments, and managing surgical counts.
Patient Liaison: Function as the primary bridge of communication between the surgical team, the patient, and the patient's family members.
Key Requirements
Licensure: Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license or a valid compact state license.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are standard requirements

Client Details
Address
1102 West 32nd Street

City
Joplin

State
MO

Zip Code
64804

Unit Details
Unit Description
The main OR at Freeman Hospital West features nine surgical suites and handles a variety of specialties, including gynecology, orthopedics, ear/nose/throat, cosmetic, and neurosurgery