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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
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Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs
$1,795/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hershey, PA. 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.
Must have OR experience. PA RN license
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 Hershey, PA
As a travel nurse in Hershey, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hershey, PA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may match up with the higher cost of living due to the presence of major companies and institutions in the area.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Hershey, PA, and can be found with relative ease due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Hershey, PA is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Hershey, PA has a diverse population with a mix of different age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of flowers and trees in the area.
- The city is also known for its large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the Penn State University College of Medicine.
- Hershey, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting the Hershey Story Museum, exploring the Hershey Gardens, enjoying Hersheypark with its rides and roller coasters, and attending events at Hersheypark Stadium.
- There are also golf courses, museums, and other recreational opportunities.
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