Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Preoperative Preparation:
  • Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans.
  • Verify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.
• Intraoperative Nursing Care:
  • Assist in preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.
  • Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and maintenance.
• Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation:
  • Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required.
  • Maintain sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the surgical process.
• Patient Advocacy and Safety:
  • Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols.
  • Monitor patients' responses to surgical interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.
• Postoperative Care and Monitoring:
  • Transfer patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status.
  • Assess surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while ensuring patient comfort and pain management.
• Documentation and Communication:
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications administered.
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development:
  • Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development activities.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes.

Magnet Medical Job  #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Operating Room