RN, RN Nurse, Operating Room Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 3 years preferred

License: Current state RN license required

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have:

• Experience in general, urology, gyn, ophthalmology, ortho, vascular, pulmonary, and endoscopy procedures
• Willingness to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually:
  Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s
• Ability to be assigned to an "Emergency Team" as needed

Description:

This position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room.

The nurse will function as an OR circulator, handling a variety of surgical cases.

The average daily census is 11 with a total of 5 operating rooms available.

The patient population includes adults and geriatrics.

Call is required for one weekend per month, including one call day and one late day each week.

Candidates must have experience with a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to:

• Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
• Arthroscopy
• Cholecystectomy
• Colon resection
• Nephrectomy
• Total joint replacement
• Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure The facility does not accept local travelers, and candidates must live over 65 miles from the facility.
  
  All candidates must have a current NURSYS report and up-to-date certifications.
  
  References are not required for submission, but two manager or supervisor references will be needed for clearance to start the contract.
  
  Modules are completed during orientation and are billable.
  
  This travel position requires comfort with emergency assignments as dictated by unit management.