Job Title: Travel Contract - Registered Nurse - OR Surgery
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $1,816
Department: OPERATING ROOM
Shift Timings: 07:00 - 17:00,Monday to friday (4 Days/ 10 Hours)
Per Week: 40 Hours
Mon-Fri; call Sat/Sun prn (can be scheduled for either shift) experience with EPIC; PYXIS access preferred
The ability to work in any of the service lines will be helpful, they include: • Orthopedics • Urology • General Surgery • Vascular • Robotics- ideal but not required • Ophthalmology- ideal but not required
Responsibilities
Providing surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
Preparing patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
Updating patient files and medical records.
Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
Qualifications
BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of two years of current RN Operating Room experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited RN program
Active unencumbered Idaho RN state license
One year of Epic experience
Requirements
· COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.