Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Nursing
Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : OR - Operating Room
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type
:
Travel
This position is for a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for delivering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to surgical patients in a sterile operating room environment. The RN collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety, assist with instrumentation, and monitor patient responses throughout surgical procedures. The role requires 12‑hour night shifts over a 13‑week travel assignment in El Paso, Texas, promoting continuous professional development and quality patient outcomes.
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room for a travel nursing job in El Paso, Texas.
As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes.
Preoperative PreparationAssess patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans.
Verify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.
Intraoperative Nursing CareAssist in preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.
Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and maintenance.
Surgical Assistance and InstrumentationAnticipate surgeons’ needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required.
Maintain sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the surgical process.
Patient Advocacy and SafetyAdvocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols.
Monitor patients’ responses to surgical interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.
Postoperative Care and MonitoringTransfer patients to post‑anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status.
Assess surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while ensuring patient comfort and pain management.
Documentation and CommunicationMaintain accurate and thorough documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications administered.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
Continuing Education and Professional DevelopmentStay current with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development activities.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes.
Magnet Medical Job #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN - Operating Room
KeywordsTravel Nurse, Operating Room RN, Surgical Nursing, Perioperative Care, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse, Intraoperative Care, Postoperative Monitoring, Surgical Team Collaboration
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