Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 3 years of OR experience and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required, specifically in a similar OR setting
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA)
• BSN not required for this position
• Prior travel experience preferred, though strong OR experience may qualify first-time travelers
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated (2 doses Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose J&J) or submit an approved medical/religious exemption

• Acute care hospital setting in a 4-room OR suite (3 OR suites and 1 procedure room) with a shared Pre Op area
• Case volume varies by day, with Tues/Thurs ranging 20-22 cases and MWF ranging 6-14 cases
• High volume of total joint procedures (hips, knees, shoulders, ROSA robot), sports medicine, arthroscopies, and non-complicated fractures
• Also performs general surgery cases including scopes, EGDs, gallbladder, appendectomy, breast biopsies, and mastectomies
• Additional specialties include OB/GYN (C-sections, hysterectomies), urology, plastics, and periodic ENT cases
• Complicated fractures are sent to higher trauma level facilities
• Typical staffing ratio is 1 RN to 1 patient, with 2 OR techs per RN per room
• Charge nurse coverage available 24/7
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Philips telemetry monitoring and ventilators available
• RT in-house 24/7; pharmacy not in-house 24/7 but Pyxis available
• No dedicated IV team
• Schedule is four 10-hour day shifts, weekdays
• OR is closed on weekends and holidays except for call coverage
• Weekend rotation required approximately every 6-8 weeks
• Call requirements average 3-4 shifts per month, with a 30-minute response time once called
• Call shifts run 7a-7p Mon-Fri and 24 hours Sat/Sun
• Floating not typically required for travelers, though limited opportunities within scope may be offered
• Provide direct perioperative nursing care across general surgery and multiple surgical specialties
• Scrub color provided by facility; RNs are not required to scrub in
• Floor-specific orientation includes 3 shifts with a preceptor following general hospital orientation
• Holiday coverage is handled through the call schedule, as the OR is closed on holidays
• Facility is noted as traveler-friendly with frequent contract extensions
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have strong, comparable OR experience
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous perm or travel employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are limited to a cumulative 1 year within the WVU system before requiring a 2-year break
• No blocked scheduling requests will be approved

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-772876

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