Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Normal, IL
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary

- Provides professional nursing care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process and institutional philosophy.
- Performs unit-specific responsibilities and duties within the scope of nursing practice.
- Implements nursing procedures and theories relevant to assigned clinical area.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient care documentation for effective healthcare team communication.
- Completes initial patient assessments and develops individualized care plans based on patient/family needs and unit standards.
- Implements and modifies care plans, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures through continuous evaluation.
- Ensures patient and employee safety by identifying, reporting, and correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Effectively communicates and resolves issues with colleagues, providing constructive feedback for professional development.
- Identifies personal learning needs and proactively seeks solutions and further education.
- Meets all departmental competency requirements.

Department Specific Functions:

- Prepares the operating room suite with necessary supplies, equipment, and medications.
- Interviews and verifies patient identification before procedures.
- Transports and positions patients safely in the OR, performing required safety timeouts.
- Supports the surgical team during procedures by providing requested supplies, medications, and assistance.
- Transports patients post-operatively and provides thorough handoff to the receiving nurse/unit.

Requirements:

- Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.
- Active Illinois RN license in good standing.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.