RN, RN Nurse, Operating Room Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 10-hour Days

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience

License: Yes

Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Must-Have: Orthopedic trauma experience

Description:

Pass/fail exam during orientation.

Open book exam on skills learned.

Resources will be provided to ensure success.

A score of 90% is required to pass.

Failure to meet the score will lead to termination.

Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments.

Refusal to comply will result in termination.

The unit has 11 operating rooms.

Average of 18 cases per day.

Common cases include orthopedics, urology, ENT, neuro-back, and cranial.

Techs must be able to perform cranial procedures independently.

RNs may work with pediatric cases.

Experience with Davinci robotics, Mako, Stealth, and Scopis is required.

Scrubbing is not required for RNs.A manager and charge nurse are present on each shift.

The charge nurse does not take an assignment.

OR techs are available.

Shifts begin at 0700, Monday through Friday.

Call is somewhat self-scheduled.

Weeknight call requires one weeknight duty per week.

Shift continues until 0700 the following morning.

Weekend call requires three weekend days per month.
24-hour shifts are expected.

Holiday call is required as needed.

Call response time is within 15 minutes.

Floating requirements are not applicable.

Scrubs are provided for staff.

Unit-specific orientation lasts for one week.

A good partnership between surgeons and anesthesia staff is maintained.

There is a variety of cases and levels of acuity.

Strong work ethic and willingness to speak up about patient safety are essential attributes.

Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude.

Flexibility is required, and travelers must be ready to float and work when needed.

Block scheduling or specific shift preferences cannot be accommodated.

The facility has a cancellation policy allowing up to four shifts to be canceled per 13-week assignment.

Charting systems used include EPIC.