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Travel Operating Room RN - $2,758 per week

TotalMed, Duluth, MN, United States


Overview

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Duluth, Minnesota.
Responsibilities

As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient.
Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field.
Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field.
Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.
OR Team Roles and Duties

Provide basic bedside care.
Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team.
Ensure that the correct procedure is being performed on the correct patient.
Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.
Additional duties

Circulating OR Nurses: Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient.
Circulating OR Nurses: Accurate care and handling of specimens.
Circulating OR Nurses: Monitoring equipment used during surgery.
Circulating OR Nurses: Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
Scrub OR Nurses: Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
Scrub OR Nurses: Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
RN First Assistant: Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
RN First Assistant: Help control bleeding.
RN First Assistant: Suture patients following surgery.
Requirements

BLS
ACLS
2 Years of experience
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Job Details

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1380214. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse
About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Benefits

Weekly pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Sick pay
Wellness and fitness programs
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
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