Travel RN In Need Of Some Help! Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN OR

• Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

  OR

• Operating Room

• Discipline:

  RN

• Start Date:

  05/05/2025

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift:

  12 hours, days

•

Employment Type:

Travel Job Description:

Operating Room (OR)

Nurse Position Title :

Operating Room (OR)

Nurse Job Summary :

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse, also known as aPerioperative Nurse, is responsible for providing direct nursingcare to patients undergoing surgery. The OR Nurse works as part ofa multidisciplinary team in the operating room, ensuring that thesurgical environment is safe, sterile, and efficient. They assistwith preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, workingclosely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcareprofessionals to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities :

Preoperative Care :

Assess patients’ medical histories, perform physical assessments,and ensure that necessary tests are completed before surgery. Review the surgical procedure and verify patient identity, surgicalsite, and other critical information to prevent errors. Educate patients and their families about the surgical procedure,potential risks, and postoperative care instructions. Prepare and assess surgical instruments and equipment to ensureeverything is sterile and ready for the surgery. Administer preoperative medications as ordered, includingantibiotics or sedatives.

Intraoperative Care :

Assist the surgical team by providing sterile instruments,supplies, and equipment during the procedure. Monitor the patient’s vital signs, including heart rate, bloodpressure, oxygen levels, and temperature throughout thesurgery. Ensure the operating room maintains a sterile field and that allinstruments are properly handled to prevent infection. Document all aspects of the surgery, including medications given,time of procedures, and any complications or changes duringsurgery. Assist with positioning the patient on the operating table toensure comfort and proper access to the surgical site.

Postoperative Care :

Monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia, assessing vitalsigns, and ensuring that they are stable before transfer to therecovery room or another care unit. Provide postoperative education to patients and their families,including instructions on wound care, activity restrictions, andsigns of complications. Assist with the management of postoperative pain, administeringmedications as prescribed. Communicate with the surgical team about any concerns orcomplications during the recovery phase. Ensure that patients’ post-anesthesia care is documentedthoroughly.

Collaboration and Communication :

Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgicaltechnologists, and other nursing staff to provide seamless andeffective care. Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, andthe surgical team to ensure that everyone is informed about thepatient’s progress and needs. Participate in patient hand-offs, ensuring that all relevantinformation is communicated during shift changes.

Infection Control and Safety :

Adhere to strict infection control practices, ensuring allequipment and surgical instruments are properly sterilized. Follow proper safety protocols, including maintaining a sterilefield, handling sharps, and assisting with positioning andmonitoring during surgery. Ensure that the operating room environment complies with hospitalpolicies and regulatory standards to reduce the risk of infectionor injury.

Emergency Response and Crisis Management :

Remain prepared for emergencies, such as patient complicationsduring surgery or unexpected changes in the patient’scondition. Provide immediate care in the event of a medical emergency, such asresuscitation or hemorrhage control, and coordinate with thesurgical team for quick resolution.

Professional Development :

Keep current with best practices, new surgical techniques, andadvances in perioperative nursing care through continuingeducation. Participate in workshops, conferences, and other trainingopportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills. Mentor and train new nurses or nursing students in the operatingroom environment.

Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree inNursing (ADN) required.

Licensure :

Current state RN license in good standing. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and AdvancedCardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #31632671. Pay package is based on12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation)with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title:

RNOR About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you,we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committedto helping you find your best job at the best rate. We areunwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on everystep of their travel adventure, assisting with everything fromonboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with adedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number atWellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us andexperience the Wellspring difference.