Operating Room Registered Nurse
Martinsburg, WV
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with WV or compact licensure, BLS, and at least 2-3 years of OR experience for a hospital setting utilizing Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 14-suite Main OR within an acute care hospital
• Surgical cases include neuro spine, total joints, open fractures, general, and ENT; open heart excluded; vascular to be added in August
• Average caseload is 28 cases per day with 5 add-ons
• RN to patient ratio is 1:1 in the OR
• Primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Includes rotating call requirements: one weekend day (7 AM-7 PM) per month, one weeknight (7 PM-7 AM), and holiday call as needed
• Block scheduling may be allowed to meet unit needs; no self-scheduling for travelers
• Floating to the outpatient surgery center required as needed
• Scrubs are provided
• Epic EMR is used in the facility
• Responsible for circulating a broad range of surgical cases
• No scrubbing duties required, but experience is a plus
• Charge RN present 7 AM-7 PM and may assist with cases as needed
• On-call response time is 20 minutes; if living further, must remain onsite while on call
• Orientation consists of three shifts specific to the OR floor
• RNs are not required to interpret telemetry strips; this is handled by anesthesia
• Block scheduling may be coordinated to meet unit needs
• No floating outside of the OR except to outpatient surgery
• No local travelers allowed within a 50-mile radius
• Scrubs are provided for all RNs

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS required
• Minimum of 2-3 years Operating Room experience required
• At least 2 previous travel assignments preferred
• Experience with ortho and neuro cases preferred
• Must provide an unexpired copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Returning RNs must have a 2-year break if previously employed as staff or traveler at any facility in the health system

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts