Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

ob Title: Pediatric Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR RN)**

A Pediatric Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR RN) provides specialized nursing care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. The Pediatric OR RN works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other surgical team members to ensure safe, effective, and age-appropriate care for children. They are responsible for preparing patients for surgery, providing intraoperative care, and assisting in recovery, with a focus on minimizing anxiety and ensuring a safe surgical experience for young patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
• Collaborate with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians, to provide safe and effective intraoperative care.
• Prepare pediatric patients for surgery, including assessments, administering preoperative medications, and providing patient/family education on the surgical process.
• Monitor pediatric patients during surgery, ensuring vital signs, anesthesia, and surgical equipment are properly managed.
• Assist in maintaining a sterile surgical environment, ensuring all protocols are followed to prevent infections.
• Administer medications, fluids, and other treatments as required during surgery.
• Assess and manage pain, complications, and recovery progress post-surgery, ensuring patients receive appropriate postoperative care.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to pediatric patients and their families, addressing any concerns or fears about the surgical experience.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and other surgical staff to monitor and manage anesthesia care, ensuring safe outcomes for pediatric patients.
• Educate families on postoperative care, wound care, pain management, and discharge planning.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and surgical outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and staff training related to pediatric surgical care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred, especially in pediatric care