Operating Room Circulator RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Outpatient Surgery Operating Room position with weekday daytime shifts and a focus on intraoperative circulation.

Responsibilities

• Work in an outpatient surgery setting covering a variety of surgical specialties including retina, total joint, hand, breast oncology and reconstruction, ENT, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and podiatry
• Patient population ranges from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Average daily census of 18 in 5 operating rooms with a 1:4 RN ratio
• Day shifts primarily from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm and some from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; shifts vary
• No regular weekend or on-call requirements, but flexibility to stay late may be needed depending on surgical case completion (dot/double dot system)
• Rare floating required to other units
• Uses Epic for charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Facility provides required scrub attire
• Job responsibilities include circulating in the operating room setting for a range of surgical specialties
• No blocked scheduling allowed
• A maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed, and none can be taken during the first week of assignment
• Travel pairs are not permitted to work the same shift on the same unit
• If assigned during a major holiday, the RN is expected to work according to the facility's holiday policy
• Returning applicants must be away from all Piedmont facilities for at least one full year prior to travel rehire, or must complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont before returning

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year operating room circulator experience in an intraoperative setting
• Experience with Epic EMR and Pyxis preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Must be able to provide two supervisory references who are managers or above

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