Travel Operating Room RN

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bentonville, Arkansas.

• Specialty:
  OR – Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

We’re looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bentonville, AR. The right RN should have 1‑2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education to the patient.

Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field;
Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients’ family members and members of the operating team.
• Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.
• Respond to comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Monitoring equipment used during surgery.
• Inventory of surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.
• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
• Help control bleeding.
• Suture patients following surgery.

• ACLS, BLS, PALS, minimum 2 years experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds (up to 50 pounds when required).
• Knowledge of operating room safety protocols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Total Med Travel Job . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Operating Room – OR RN – Travel Nurse.

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1