Travel RN - Operating Room

Company: Totalmed
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

Operating Room Registered Nurse Assignments Pay Up To $4,948 Weekly! Location: Multiple Exclusive US Assignments Operating Room Registered Nurses remain in unsterile field; monitor and document during procedure Scrubbing-in sterile field; aid surgeons by handing them equipment like sponges and other instruments Responsibilities: Duties of an OR RN are twofold:

• A Scrub RN prepares the OR for the patient sets up tools and makes sure the area is sterile for surgery.
• They also assist the surgical team with their masks, gowns, and gloves.
• aid the physician by passing instruments.
• After surgery they clear away the tools and prep the patient for transport to the recovery room.
• The Circulating OR RN works the perimeter of the surgical area inspecting equipment, double checking the patient's identity, and getting proper consent forms.
• The Circ RN also assists the anesthesiologist with the patient and works with the surgeon regarding any special concerns or needs that could affect the patient's care. Qualifications:
  • Active RN license in specified state (or compact where applicable)
  • RN Degree from accredited nursing program
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  • Two years of recent OR RN experience Benefits:
    • Medical Benefits: Protect yourself, your spouse or domestic partner, and children from the start with our day-of-hire health insurance
    • Dental: Stay with your favorite dentist for everything from routine cleanings to orthodontia for your kids
    • Vision: Keep your vision 20/20 with our comprehensive coverage for exams, contacts, and eyeglasses
    • Short and Long-Term Disability: Protect yourself and your family from unexpected illness or injury with our elective disability insurance
    • Life Insurance: Keep your mind off of the worst-case scenario with our robust life insurance policies
    • 401(K): Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from enrolling in the best 401(k) plan in the industry PLUS:
      • Generous tax-free stipends!
      • Join our new Travel for Life Referral Program and earn $1 for every hour your friend or colleague works for as long as you work at TotalMed! Rely on the support of the TotalMed family. You put a lot on the line as a travel nurse, and with TotalMed, you'll always get the support and info you need, when you need it.

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