Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring strong neuro/spine surgical experience and Level I/II trauma background.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room department of a teaching hospital
• Day shift schedule (4x10 hours, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM)
• 13-week assignment length
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Mandatory floating required, including serving as a Patient Observer/Sitter as needed
• Rotating shifts, weekend, and on-call responsibilities required
• Holiday coverage required for at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract

Requirements

• Active RN license (Missouri or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong neuro/spine surgical experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with surgical specialties including vascular, neurology, orthopedic, robotics, ENT, and surgical oncology procedures
• Ability to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs
• Scrub role required

Additional Information

• Perform surgical nursing duties across a wide range of procedures including vascular, neurological, orthopedic, robotic, and ENT surgeries
• Position is within a 24/7 healthcare facility requiring flexibility for inclement weather and holiday coverage
• Routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this position
• Maximum RTO (requested time off) allowed is 10 days
• Returning travelers do not require re-orientation if returning within 18 months
• Travelers may work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts (up to 9 months) before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning to this health system