Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Augusta, GA
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team. The ideal candidate must possess strong circulating and scrubbing skills in various surgical specialties.

Position Overview

This role involves providing exceptional patient care in the main Operating Room, caring for adult to geriatric patients across a range of surgical procedures including General, Neuro, Spine, Orthopedic, Robotics, Urology, Vascular, and Colorectal surgeries.

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub during surgical procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and advocate for the needs of patients throughout the surgical process.
• Utilize unit systems such as Epic and Pyxis, and operate Davinci XI Robots.
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience; first-time candidates are welcomed.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience in circulating and scrubbing is mandatory.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 4x10 hours (06:30 - 17:00).
• Call requirements: 7-8 calls in an 8-week schedule, including weekend call and weekday night shifts.
• Expect to work 2-3 weekends per 8-week schedule, either on-site or on call.

Holiday and Time-off Requirements

• Travelers are expected to work one major holiday if it falls within the assignment period; two holidays means working both; three holidays requires working two.
• Maximum of 7 days of request time off (RTO) permitted.
• RTO blackout dates include Spring Break (April 4th-12th).

Compliance and Screening

Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to ensure timely start. Candidates will undergo a pre-screening process to assess clinical fit before final approval.

Work Environment

This role will primarily take place in the main Operating Room with a daily average census of 35 patients across 16 surgical rooms.

If you are passionate about patient care and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.