Operating Room RN
Odessa, TX
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Main Operating Room position at a Level II Trauma hospital, requiring 2-3 years of OR experience and Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Main Operating Room setting within a Level II Trauma, teaching, and community hospital environment
• Evening shift: 14:30–21:00 (5x8-hour shifts), Monday–Friday
• Call required: 1 weekday and 1 weekend per month
• Patient ratio is 1:1
• Specialties include robotic (Da Vinci Xi), orthopedic, spine/neuro, general/GYN, ENT, ophthalmology, pain management, urology, vascular, and trauma cases
• Extensive surgical case mix including bariatric, cardiovascular, thoracic, plastics, pediatric subspecialties, and endoscopic procedures
• Equipment used includes cell saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana Table, and Steris systems
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Orientation is approximately 3–4 days
• Scrub and circulate across a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedic, spine/neuro, vascular, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, GYN, and trauma
• Professional skills include cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation monitoring, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, IV insertion, urinary catheterization, infection control, and universal protocol (time-out) procedures
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Trauma Level I experience is preferred but not required
• CVOR, Hybrid OR, and Pedi General OR experience is preferred

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2–3 years of OR nursing experience strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 2 supervisory references from within the last 3 years of employment required for consideration

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