RN - Perioperative
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Nursing
Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse
RN
- Perioperative
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Pre/Post-Operative
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, Monday
- Friday
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience:
Minimum of 12 months of pre-operative or post-operative experience required.
Must have at least one travel contract in pre/post-operative or same day surgery within the previous 15 months.
Work history must include 24 months of current surgery, pre-operative, post-operative, or post-anesthesia care experience.
License:
Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license required.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider required.
Must-Have:
EPIC EMR experience required.
Current or recent pediatric care experience required.
Description:
Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to adult and pediatric patients.
Common surgical procedures include myringotomy, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, orthopedic surgeries, hysterectomy, thoracotomy, gastric bypass, ureteroscopy, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, breast reconstruction, and general surgery.
Assist with patient assessments and ensure patient safety.
Educate patients and their families on care plans and recovery processes.
Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
Adhere to safety protocols and best practices in a surgical setting.
Manage care for diverse patient populations, both inpatient and outpatient.
Flexibility to work holidays as required.
Engage in continuous professional development and training.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
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