Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Salmon, ID
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Surgical RN

City/State: Salmon, Idaho

Shift: Days, M-TH, 36 hrs/week, 9hrs/Day, 08:00:00-16:00:00

Contract Length: 91 days

Start Date: 08/10/2026

Job Description:

Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesia provider continuously, and as needed concerning patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Continuously acts as patient advocate throughout the perioperative phases of care.

Responsibilities:

• Follows and supports the policies, mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Performs patient duties in pre-operative, intra-operative, in PACU and post-operative areas.
• Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Prepares the patient for surgery in cooperation with the anesthesia provider.
• Begins and continues discharge planning and education throughout the peri-operative experience.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes and takes appropriate actions and documents.
• Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting.
• Assesses the general needs of patient, reviews all systems, and assesses cardio-respiratory systems for changes in patients.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain utilizing appropriate pain management techniques.
• Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete before patient is taken into surgical suite.
• Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.
• Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites.
• Communicates Clinical Laboratory/Imaging Services reports to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Gives thorough report of patient's intra-operative condition to PACU nurse.

Requirements:

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.
• Basic computer skills; must be able to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with Associates, Diploma or BSN Degree required.
• Active Idaho or compact state RN license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.
• Must be available to work on a routine basis scheduled call for emergency surgical services.