Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,065 per week

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure
• Assists in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety according to procedural requirements
• Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow
• Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon
• Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols
• Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results
• Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly
• Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care
• Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards
• Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

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