Travel RN - Operating Room- in Albany, NY

Travel RN - Operating Room – 13‑week Contract Assignment in Albany, NY

1 month ago
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Pay: $65.00/hr – $65.00/hr (range provided by Senior Helpers; actual pay based on skills and experience)

The OPERATING ROOM RN provides scrub/circulator nurse services in the operating room during surgical procedures and, as a member of the surgical team, assists as needed according to established procedures.

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems across the U.S. trust us to deliver over 100,000 nurses and other professionals on-demand.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $65/hour

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current and unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• At least one to two years of experience as a registered nurse in the operating room.
• Current CPR at least to the BLS level; other health and screening tests as required.

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures as required.
• Prepares room with appropriate instruments, sutures, and other necessary supplies and equipment.
• Scrub nurse:
  Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in the operative procedure, maintains a correct count.
• Circulator:
  Secures and drops supplies onto sterile field as needed; maintains patient documentation.
• Assists in maintenance and care of specimens.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Performs related duties as necessary.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

This job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.