Travel Operating Room Nurse

Job Summary

TNAA Total Med RN is currently hiring an Operating Room RN (OR) for a 13‑week, 40‑hour/ week assignment in Tyler, TX. The travel nursing role requires an RN with 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience, preferably as a circulating or scrub nurse, with potential qualification as RN First Assistant.

• Specialty:
  Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑surgery care and education to patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison between patients’ family members and the operating team.
• Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient.
• Initiate patient education plans as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families medication and home‑care needs.
• Perform basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions.

• Respond to comfort and safety needs of the patient.
• Accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Monitor equipment used during surgery.
• Inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.

• Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
• Inventory surgical items pre‑ and post‑procedure.

• Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
• Help control bleeding.
• Suture patients following surgery.

• Stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds easily; occasionally lift patients up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.

• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts at 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1