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 Hartford, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Operating Room (OR)
Registered Nurse (RN)

The OR RN is a highly skilled and detail-oriented nursingprofessional responsible for providing perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. This role requires expertise in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety throughout thepreoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team to ensure optimaloutcomes and a safe environment.

• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan,implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients
• Conduct preoperative assessments, including patient history, allergies, and readiness for surgery
• Prepare the operating room by ensuring propersterilization and availability of instruments and supplies
• Assist with positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgery
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic and sterile techniques during procedures
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively,including vital signs and anesthesia response
• Handle surgical instruments and assist surgeonsduring procedures
• Administer medications and IV therapies as prescribed
• Document all perioperative care accurately inthe electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate needs and respond to emergencies
• Provide postoperative care, including pain management, wound assessment, and patient education
• Ensure compliance with infection control,safety, and quality standards

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience; OR or perioperative experience preferred
• Completion of Amergis' Competency Program (if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of surgical procedures,instrumentation, and sterile technique
• TB screening and health clearance (as required by contract or regulation)
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Successful completion of new hire orientation and OR-specific training
• Understanding of patient confidentiality andHIPAA regulations
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• 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 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR Nurses Needed – Make a…