Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Overview

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN (OR—Operating Room) for a 13‑week assignment in Hartford, Connecticut.

Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week | 12‑hour day shifts | Type:
Travel

As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and the medical staff in caring for surgical patients, providing pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education.

• Assist in monitoring and observing patients during surgery, and responding to potential complications.
• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report adverse reactions.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients' families and the operating team.
• Ensure proper procedures are performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families medication and home‑care needs.
• Stand and walk for long periods; lift 20–50 lbs safely.
• Handle hazards from chemicals or infectious disease exposure.

• Respond to comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• Accurately care for and handle specimens.
• Monitor equipment used during surgery.
• Inventory surgical items before and after procedures.

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Inventory surgical items before and after procedures.

• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
• Help control bleeding.
• Suture patients following surgery.

• ACLS, BLS, and 2 years of recent acute care experience (circulating or scrub).
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Travel Job .