Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - in Jefferson, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room

Location:

Jefferson, NC
Agency: Mindlance Health
Pay: $2,046 per week
Shift Information: Days – 5 days × 8 hours (07:00 – 15:00)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 3/9/2026

Registered Nurses (RNs) will provide perioperative and postoperative nursing care for a diverse patient population, including general, orthopedic, gynecologic, and ophthalmic cases. The role involves pre‑operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post‑operative monitoring in a high‑volume surgical unit.

• Assist surgeons during a wide range of procedures (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, laparoscopic‑assisted cases, arthroscopy, cataract extraction, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain a sterile, organized scrub environment.
• Administer medications and monitor patient status, including cardiac monitoring and conscious sedation.
• Perform procedures such as urinary bladder catheterization, central line initiation, and IV access.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, radiation safety, and universal protocol (time‑out) procedures.
• Provide post‑operative care in the PACU, including pain management and monitoring for complications.
• Document patient care in Meditech; complete required modules and quality metrics.
• Float within the hospital and affiliate sites as needed; comply with fatigue policy (max 5 consecutive days, 60 hours/week).

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an operating room setting.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience with general OR, laparoscopic‑assisted cases, colonoscopy, EGD, and a variety of surgical specialties listed above.
• Comfortable with specialty procedures: cataract surgery, arthroscopy, hernia repair, gynecologic procedures, and certain ophthalmic surgeries.
• Proficiency in Meditech charting (Epic preferred).
• Knowledge of fire safety, Latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia, and sterile technique.
• Valid nursing license in NC (or pending).

• Travel compliance:
  Must complete lab testing within 48 hours of signing; 12‑month rehire waiting period for previous Novant Health employees.
• Patient ratios: 1 patient per shift; orientation 24 hours.
• Equipment includes Stryker orthopedic systems, Olympus lap equipment, and Fugi endoscopy system.
• Required core exams:
  Nursing core exam, Ishihara Color Vision, OR RN exam.
• COVID‑19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemption allowed).