Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma and general OR experience with bariatric, neuro, ortho, plastic, transplant, urology, and trauma case skills.

Details

• Work in a large hospital operating room with 23 OR suites
• Level I trauma center with a wide range of surgical service lines except CV
• Day shift, 4x10 hour schedule from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
• Weekend coverage required one weekend per month
• On-call duty required approximately once per week
• May float to other units or affiliated hospitals as needed, though rarely outside skill set
• Cerner EMR is used; experience preferred
• Scrubs are provided

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand or proof of application at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years of recent operating room experience required
• Level I trauma nursing experience required
• General OR and trauma case experience with bariatric (laparoscopic), neuro, ortho, plastic, transplant, urology, and trauma skills required
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables required
• BLS certification required; CNOR certification preferred
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying

Additional Information

• Handle a broad surgical caseload including general, bariatric, neuro, ortho, plastic, transplant, urology, and trauma procedures
• Participate in code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, malignant hyperthermia management, infection control, radiation safety, blood product administration, and specimen handling
• Adhere to universal protocol (Time Out) and urinary bladder catheterization procedures
• Required to participate in holiday coverage for at least 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Parking permit provided at no cost with orientation
• Requested time off must be reviewed by management; up to 5 non-holiday days auto-approved
• All mandatory training modules completed virtually on the first day