Operating Room Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Surgery Unit, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Unit: Surgery (Main Campus)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 17 Operating Rooms
• Scheduling: 7 AM - 3 PM or 7 AM - 5 PM shifts
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Equipment: Electrosurgical devices, Neptune suction, patient positioning devices, Synaptive Medical Modus V robotic digital microscope (only system in Tennessee)
• Floating Policy: Not applicable
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Tennessee Registered Nurse License
• CST National Certificate (required for the unit)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in the specialty
• Previous experience circulating in orthopedic and spine surgical procedures required
• Neurosurgical and general/robotic surgical experience preferred but not required

Skills and Responsibilities

• Critical thinking and strong customer service skills
• Procedures performed on unit include:

  • Total joint replacements
  • Spine fusions
  • Neurosurgical procedures including craniotomies
  • Robotic procedures
  • General surgical procedures
  • Urology
  • Cardiovascular procedures including open heart surgery

Additional Information

• The unit features advanced technology including the only Synaptive Medical Modus V robotic digital microscope in Tennessee for neurosurgical procedures
• Experienced staff and a supportive team environment