Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Augusta, GA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, including previous charge nurse responsibilities, and will possess the clinical expertise necessary to provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks for all patients.
• Oversee patient care throughout a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
• Utilize advanced surgical technologies and techniques, including robotics and neurosurgery, to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams within the operating room setting.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies and regulations, including patient documentation and reporting.

Patient Population

Our patient population includes adolescents to geriatric patients, requiring a diverse skill set and adaptability to varied clinical situations.

Required Certifications

• BLS Certification

Work Setting Requirements

• Main OR responsibilities do not include scrub or circulating for orthopedic and vascular specialties.
• Experience in a high-volume operating room setting, including total joints, robotics, and neurosurgery.

Key Surgical Procedure Types

Neuro/Spine Procedures

• Laminectomy with posterior fusion
• Kyphoplasty
• Craniotomy for brain neoplasm excision using navigation systems
• Lumbar spine fusion, interbody, lateral approach

Robotic Procedures

• Robotic low anterior resection
• Radical prostatectomy with lymphadenectomy
• Thoracoscopic excision, mass, robot-assisted

Orthopedic Procedures

• Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
• Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
• Anterior and posterior total hips

Work Environment

• 16 operating rooms with an average daily census of 35 patients.
• Utilization of Epic for documentation, Pyxis for medication management, and advanced surgical robots such as 2 Da Vinci XI Robots and 1 Mako Ortho Robot.
• Scrub color will be provided by the facility.

Scheduling and Availability

• First 7 days of time off (RTO) allowed.
• Weekend requirements include 2-3 weekends in an 8-week schedule, either in-house or on call.
• Weekday call shifts will be required, spanning from evening to daylight hours.

Holiday Commitment

Expectations for holiday coverage may include working one to two of the major holidays that occur during the assignment period, depending on the number of holidays involved.

Compliance Requirements

Full compliance is required to ensure timely onboarding. Late compliance may delay your start date. Candidates will undergo a clinical review to assess fit for the role.

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as traveling staff.