Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seekingan Operating Room Nurse responsible for scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures; department admissions to the operative suite. He/She is responsible to the Nurse Manager and is directly supervised by the RN in the operating rooms to which he/she is assigned. Responsibilities:

• Demonstratesandpracticesaseptictechniques.
• Adherestostandardsandappropriateaseptictechniques,including:
  • preoperativehandscrub
  • gowningandgloving
  • instrumentationandsupplysetup
• Setsuproomforsurgicalproceduresandidentifiesinstrumentationandsupplies
• Setsuproomquicklyandcorrectly,withminimalsupervision
• Pullscorrectinstrumentsandsupplies
• When scrubbed,setsupbacktableand
  
  Mayostandaccordingtofacility'sprocedures.
• Demonstratesabilitytoconcentrateandquicklyrespondappropriatelytodirectionsgivenbycirculating RNorphysician(s).
• Acirculatingnurse,assiststhescrubbedteamwithadditionalstaff,supplies,procedures,andotherservices.
• Participatesinallinstrument,sponge counts,andothercountsasdesignatedbythefacility'spoliciesandprocedures;tomaintainasafepatientcareenvironment.
• Maintainsandupdatessurgeon'sprocedure preferencecardsaschangesoccur.
• Maintainssuppliesinassignedoperatingroom.
• Fostersacooperativeeffortinmeeting thegoalsofnursingandsharingtheworkload.
• Communicatesapositiveandcaringattitudetowardthe area, peers, staff, patients, and other contacts;demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting theneeds of client facilities, patients, and staff.
• Seeks guidance,direction,andassistancewhenneeded.
• Identifiesownlimitationsandseeksguidanceasrequired.
• Recognizesandutilizesappropriatelinesofcommunication.
• Accuratelycommunicatesneedstoco-workersandsupervision.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, and hospital-related communications/documents.
• Maintainsclinicalskillsandexpandsknowledgebasethroughparticipationincontinuouseducation programs.
• Assumesresponsibilityforself-development.
• Seekstoobtainalevel3proficiencyin his/herarea(s) ofclinicalexpertise.
• Keepsinformedofchangesinpracticethroughorganizationalparticipationand/orreadingcurrentliterature.
• Usesknowledgeandpracticeinaccordancewith:
  • standardsofpatientcare
  • The Joint Commission ,State,andlocallaws
  • Patient's Bill of Rights
  • Amergis' nursingandclientfacilitypoliciesandprocedures
  • professional standards
• Documentsactivitiesaccording tofacilitypoliciesandprocedures.
• Represents the Surgical Servicesasaresponsibleparaprofessionalinappearanceanddemeanor .
• Afteracceptingafacilityassignment,arrivesatthefacilitybeforetheschedulesshiftstartstosigninatthenursingofficeandreportto the unit on time for orientation and/or report.
  • Workassignmentsarecompletedduringtheassignedshift,unlessovertimeisapprovedbythe
    
    Area or Facility Supervisor
  • Dress/attireworntothehospitaliscleanandprofessional.
    
    Wearsandusesdesignatedsurgicalattire appropriately.
  • Servesasarolemodelthroughthesupportofother facility and Amergis co-workers,adherestospecific facility/unit standards.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which he/she practices
• Documentation and confirmation of one year of operating room clinical experience in an acute care hospital within the last three years preferred
• Current BLS card.
• Full command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Physical dexterity and perceptive acuity (e.g., visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all required duties
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Successful completion of the Amergis Staffing Solutions testing process.

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network…