Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Enid, Oklahoma.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seekingan Operating Room Nurse responsible for scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures; department admissions to the operative suite. He/She is responsible to the Nurse Manager and is directly supervised by the RN in the operating rooms to which he/she is assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstratesandpracticesaseptictechniques.
• Adherestostandardsandappropriateaseptictechniques,including:
  • preoperativehandscrub
  • gowningandgloving
  • instrumentationandsupplysetup
• Setsuproomforsurgicalproceduresandidentifiesinstrumentationandsupplies
• Setsuproomquicklyandcorrectly,withminimalsupervision
• Pullscorrectinstrumentsandsupplies
• When scrubbed,setsupbacktableand
  
  Mayostandaccordingtofacility'sprocedures.
• Demonstratesabilitytoconcentrateandquicklyrespondappropriatelytodirectionsgivenbycirculating RNorphysician(s).
• Acirculatingnurse,assiststhescrubbedteamwithadditionalstaff,supplies,procedures,andotherservices.
• Participatesinallinstrument,sponge counts,andothercountsasdesignatedbythefacility'spoliciesandprocedures;tomaintainasafepatientcareenvironment.
• Maintainsandupdatessurgeon'sprocedure preferencecardsaschangesoccur.
• Maintainssuppliesinassignedoperatingroom.
• Fostersacooperativeeffortinmeeting thegoalsofnursingandsharingtheworkload.
• Communicatesapositiveandcaringattitudetowardthe area, peers, staff, patients, and other contacts;demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of client facilities, patients, and staff.
• Seeks guidance,direction,andassistancewhenneeded.
• Identifiesownlimitationsandseeksguidanceasrequired.
• Recognizesandutilizesappropriatelinesofcommunication.
• Accuratelycommunicatesneedstoco-workersandsupervision.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, and hospital-related communications/documents.
• Maintainsclinicalskillsandexpandsknowledgebasethroughparticipationincontinuouseducation programs.
• Assumesresponsibilityforself-development.
• Seekstoobtainalevel3proficiencyin his/herarea(s) ofclinicalexpertise.
• Keepsinformedofchangesinpracticethroughorganizationalparticipationand/orreadingcurrentliterature.
• Usesknowledgeandpracticeinaccordancewith:
  • standardsofpatientcare
  • The Joint Commission ,State,andlocallaws
  • Patient's Bill of Rights
  • Amergis' nursingandclientfacilitypoliciesandprocedures
  • professional standards
• Documentsactivitiesaccording tofacilitypoliciesandprocedures.
• Represents the Surgical Servicesasaresponsibleparaprofessionalinappearanceanddemeanor .
• Afteracceptingafacilityassignment,arrivesatthefacilitybeforetheschedulesshiftstartstosigninatthenursingofficeandreportto the unit on time for orientation and/or report.
  • Workassignmentsarecompletedduringtheassignedshift,unlessovertimeisapprovedbythe
    
    Area or Facility Supervisor
  • Dress/attireworntothehospitaliscleanandprofessional.
    
    Wearsandusesdesignatedsurgicalattire appropriately.
  • Servesasarolemodelthroughthesupportofother facility and Amergis co-workers,adherestospecific facility/unit standards.

• Current licensureasa
  
  Registered
  
  Nurseinthestateinwhichhe/she practices
• Documentationandconfirmationofoneyearofoperatingroomclinicalexperienceinan acute care hospital withinthelastthreeyearspreferred
• Current BLS card.
• Fullcommandofthe English language,bothverbalandwritten.
• Physicaldexterityand perceptive acuity (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all required duties
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Current
  
  PPDorChest
  
  X-Ray
• Successfulcompletionofthe Amergis Staffing Solutionstestingprocess.

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN OR

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