Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room/Surgery position in a remote Alaska facility, requiring an active AK RN license and a minimum of 4 years of experience.

Job Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room/Surgery department,

• Responsible for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care across all age groups, from newborns to elderly,

• Variable day and night shifts,

• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active Alaska (AK) RN license in good standing required,

• Minimum 4 years of OR nursing experience,

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred,

• Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred,

• National Certification in Surgery/PACU preferred,

• Knowledge of AORN standards required,

• Proficient oral and written communication skills,

• DOB and SSN required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the surgical continuum,

• Applies age-specific considerations and cultural sensitivity in all patient care interactions,

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve quality patient outcomes,

• Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,

• A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) is required upon arrival before working,

• The following competency documentation must be provided upon arrival: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Restraints and Seclusion, Blood Transfusions, and current BLS,

• Hospital-provided housing is available in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces (gender-specific units; no dogs allowed),

• Travelers coordinate housing arrangements directly with the facility,

• The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted through American Traveler for reimbursement,

• Flight itinerary is required at least one week prior to start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival only