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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
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Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs
$2,665/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Bend, OR. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements.
As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.
As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team.
- Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient.
- Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.
- Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient.
- Accurate care and handling of specimens.
- Monitoring equipment used during surgery.
- Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
- Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
- Help control bleeding.
- Suture patients following surgery.
Minimum of 2 years experience in OR setting. RN needs to be able to scrub and circulate cases. BLS required. We can submit RNs without OR license - must have license prior to start date
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Low Census ProtectionTM - We pay for the number of hours you've agreed to work in your contract, regardless of changing needs of the hospital due to low census.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from Cigna, available from day one.
- Multiple Bonus Opportunities – We offer extension, rebook and completion bonuses. We also offer TNAA Boost Pay and referral bonuses.
- More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at, www.nurse.tv/benefits/.
About Bend, OR
As a travel nurse in Bend, OR here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Bend, OR is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-30°F.
- Bend experiences a dry climate with over 150 sunny days per year.
- Short term rentals are available in Bend, but they may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during peak tourist seasons.
- Bend is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- A car is typically necessary for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding outdoor attractions.
- Bend has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of residents being White.
- The city has a wide age range, with a growing population of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert climate.
- Bend attracts a significant number of travel nurses due to its outdoor recreational opportunities.
- Bend offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, and skiing.
- The city also has a vibrant downtown area with boutiques, galleries, and breweries, as well as opportunities for art, music, and sports enthusiasts.
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