RN - OR
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day 4x10-Hour
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum 2 Years Required
License: Valid State License Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS Required
Must-Have:
Experience in surgical services is essential.
Ability to work in a critical access hospital.
Flexibility to move between different surgical departments.
Description:
The position requires a registered nurse with experience in the operating room.
The registered nurse will float between various surgical units as necessary.
On-call duty is required, including variable weekends and nights.
Rotational weekend coverage is expected every 3rd or 4th weekend.
The nurse will provide care in all areas of the surgical department, including pre-op, circulating, PACU, and endoscopy.
The expected patient ratios range from 1:1, 1:2, to 1:4.
Specialties in the operating room include Client, Orthopedic, GI/GS, ENT, and dental procedures.
The nurse must assist throughout the surgical process from pre-op to discharge as needed.
The use of Epic as the electronic medical record system is required.
The nurse should be proficient in various surgical skills, including but not limited to abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, C-sections, laparoscopic procedures, and more.
The role requires adherence to strict infection control practices and safety protocols.
Experience with critical surgical cases is highly valued.
Support from interdisciplinary teams such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy will be available.
The role demands a strong ability to handle diverse patient ages, including adults and pediatrics.
The registered nurse must commit to working three of five major holidays throughout the contract duration.
