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Travel Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$81,208 / year median in New Mexico
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Pre-Operative Care:
Assess patients before surgery, coordinate surgical care, and maintain a sterile operating room Prepare patients for surgery including positioning and prepping surgical sites Verify patient identification, surgical site, and informed consent Start IVs and administer pre-operative medicationsIntraoperative Duties:
Monitor patients' vital signs during surgical procedures Maintain sterile environment and infection control protocols Assist surgeons with instruments and supplies as needed Document surgical procedures and patient responses Coordinate responses in emergency situationsPost-Operative Care:
Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia Assess patient condition and vital signs post-surgery Provide patient and family education regarding recoveryOR Nursing Roles:
Travel OR nurses may specialize in different roles:Circulating Nurse:
Works outside the sterile field Serves as patient advocate during surgery Manages all nursing care within the OR Oversees blood transfusions and monitors equipment Performs instrument and sponge countsScrub Nurse:
Works within the sterile field Sets up surgical instruments and equipment Passes instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures Maintains sterile technique throughout surgery OR First Assistant (RNFA): Advanced role requiring additional certification Provides direct surgical assistance to surgeons May handle tissue, provide hemostasis, and sutureRequired Qualifications:
Current RN license Previous bedside experience BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification preferred Previous OR experience strongly preferredPreferred Certifications:
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse (CFPN) Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB) Shift Details Several opportunities available - Day & Night shifts Opportunities available across NM Competitive pay rate Housing stipend Meals & Incidentals stipend #WorkwolfBenefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance