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Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Nurse Across America
Falls Church, VA
3x12 hrs
Overview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Pay
Description
We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Falls Church, VA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements.
As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.
As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team.
- Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient.
- Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.
- Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient.
- Accurate care and handling of specimens.
- Monitoring equipment used during surgery.
- Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
- Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
- Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
- Help control bleeding.
- Suture patients following surgery.
trong Neuro is a plus, but not required. Must be well rounded in general OR. Certs- BLS (ACLS, PALS, and/or CNOR preferred). 2 years experience - Level 1 or 2 trauma experience required. Travel experience (1-2 assignments). MAIN OR - all types of cases seen in this OR - Ortho including total joints; Adults and peds; General surgery cases; Robotics; organ transplants (kidney); No eyes. Neonate and pediatric experience is preferred, as well as trauma experience. If a nurse has neuro experience they are willing to let them work neuro cases (see below) NEURO OR - Nurses for the Neuro team must have strong neuro/ortho spine and craniotomy experience. Simple 1 level up to complex 10+ levels, spine tumors, neuro trauma and DBS procedures. They do a lot of neuro research here, but unsure what types of procedures these are. NOTE: Must be able to do other Main OR cases when Neuro volume is low. Weekend Requirement- Sat or Sunday- try not to book both days of weekend. Call requirement- 8 hours shifts- 5 - 6 shifts in a 6-week schedule. Holidays- at least 1 holiday. Floating- can float between different OR rooms (not often). # Rooms: 22 OR Rooms, 45-60 cases per day. EMR- Epic. Scrubs provided, Weekend- Usually run 5 to 6 rooms on Saturday and Sunday; all urgent cases on Sunday- 4 rooms run 24/.7
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Low Census ProtectionTM - We pay for the number of hours you've agreed to work in your contract, regardless of changing needs of the hospital due to low census.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from Cigna, available from day one.
- Multiple Bonus Opportunities – We offer extension, rebook and completion bonuses. We also offer TNAA Boost Pay and referral bonuses.
- More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at, www.nurse.tv/benefits/.
About Falls Church, VA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Falls Church, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Falls Church, VA is higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages tend to match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 87°F, and the average low in winter is around 26°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Falls Church, VA, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the surrounding areas.
- Falls Church, VA is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services and the Washington Metro, providing easy access to nearby areas.
- Falls Church, VA is known for its diverse population, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Falls Church, VA offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, trails, and recreational activities in the surrounding areas.
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