Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Wheeling, WV
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room pre-op position in an acute care setting requiring a WV or compact license, BLS, and strong IV skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is located in the pre-op area of the Operating Room within an acute care hospital
• Handles surgical care including same-day and overnight stay procedures, with robotics experience preferred
• 15 suites and approximately 55-70 cases per day
• Pre-op care only; RN scrubbing not required
• EMR is currently Allscripts (Sunrise) with transition to Epic on April 1
• Shifts are four 10-hour day shifts (7a-5p) or a combination of 8- or 10-hour day shifts
• Rotating weekend coverage required; one weekend day per four-week schedule and 1-2 second call 24-hour weekend shifts per month
• Second call is 24 hours (7a-7a) with a 30-minute response time when on call
• Floating to OR holding area as needed
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Primary responsibilities include pre-operative nursing care for surgical patients
• This is a pre-op surgical center area within the hospital and not a free-standing surgical center
• Candidates may float to the OR holding area as needed
• Holiday coverage and rotating weekend responsibility are part of standard scheduling
• RNs must respond to call within 30 minutes during on-call assignments
• Returning travelers to any WVU Medicine location must have a 2-year break before reapplying, and cumulative travel time within the system cannot exceed one year
• First-time travelers will be considered for this assignment

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Operating Room experience
• IV skills and surgical care knowledge including robotics required
• No BSN required
• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule; no local travelers within 50 miles
• Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver's license for consideration
• Disclosure of any licensing hits is mandatory

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