Operating Room RN
State College, PA
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

8-hour shifts; 0615-1445, Monday through Friday; no weekends, holidays, or call.

Job Description

The Operating Room Nurse assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction, while acting as a patient advocate. The nurse sets up the operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment according to the assignments and schedule, working collaboratively with the scrub nurse/technician, anesthesia personnel, and surgeon to provide a safe and efficient environment of care.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the patient and operative site according to policy and transports the patient safely.
• Communicates information accurately to the surgical team and documents it in a timely manner.
• Constantly observes the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Charts required information on the patient record, checks consent and history & physical (H&P) for each surgical procedure, and performs the proper "time out".
• Oversees sponge, needle, and instrument counts before surgery and reports results to the surgeon.
• Has appropriate medications available for each case, ensuring proper labeling and usage on the sterile field.
• Handles specimens correctly and safely, labeling and recording information according to policy.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and ensures all team members are similarly protected.
• Maintains communication among all areas when functioning as a float nurse/resource, relieving personnel for breaks and lunches, and assisting with patient flow according to the OR schedule.
• Reviews surgeon's preference cards periodically to ensure the availability of specific supplies and equipment.
• Independently gains knowledge of all equipment, procedures, supplies, and drugs, including their storage locations.
• Familiar with anesthesia supplies and emergency carts and their contents.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner while ensuring quality patient care and participates in annual inventory counts.
• Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary, including making beds and disposing of trash.
• Performs additional duties as required in accordance with policies and functions with appropriate skill levels in all patient areas.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned