RN - OR

RN - OR

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred, but will consider candidates with 3 years of experience.

License:

Registered Nurse License

Certifications:

BLSACLS

Must-Have:

Experience with various surgical case types.Cerner or EPIC experience required.

Description:Number of operating rooms: 4.No first-time travelers accepted.Cases performed on adults and pediatric patients, with minimal pediatric requirements.Common case types include general surgeries such as open and laparoscopic procedures for bowel, gallbladder, appendix, hernias, portacath, and fistulas.Urology procedures involve laser lithotripsy, nephroureteral stent insertion/removal, vasectomies, and TURPs.ENT procedures include TAs, endoscopic sinus surgeries, facial lesion removals, thyroid surgeries, and neck dissections.Client cases consist of C-sections, tubal ligations, D&Cs, D&Es, hysteroscopies, hysterectomies, and uterine ablations.Orthopedic surgeries cover total joints (knees and hips), fractures, and ACL repairs.Endoscopy procedures include EGDs and colonoscopies, though experience is not required.Robotics experience is not needed.No conscious sedation cases are performed.All staff assist in room turnover.Average number of cases per day: 25.

Support on the unit includes a Supervisor, CRNAs, an anesthesiologist (Monday to Thursday), an Anesthesia Tech for room turnover, a Charge RN, 2 resource nurses, an OR Educator, and RT and Clientist coverage 24/7.

Technology includes Cerner or EPIC for EMR, Alaris for IV pumps, and Pyxis for medication dispensing.

Floating may occur to inpatient areas as a task person; no patient assignment is assumed.

Scheduling includes operating hours from Monday to Friday, with a call rotation.All staff work 10-hour shifts with a rotating day off.Call shifts typically average 6-7 shifts per month, including 1-2 on weekdays and every 4th or 5th weekend.Call response time should be 20 minutes.A sleep room is available, subject to availability.Holiday call expectations apply, but not all holidays require being on-call.RTO requests require manager approval.Surgical scrubs will be provided.