Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pre-Op RN with pre-operative surgical patient care experience and strong IV skills for a 13-week acute-care hospital assignment.

Details

• Work in the Pre-Operative Services unit of an acute-care hospital
• Prepare patients for surgical and procedural interventions
• 13-week assignment with a schedule of 06:45-17:15
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, operating room staff, and PACU nurses
• Fast-paced, high-volume perioperative environment with focus on on-time surgical starts

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (TN or compact)
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• ACLS certification as required by facility
• At least 1 year of experience caring for pre-operative surgical patients
• Strong IV insertion and venipuncture skills
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Must provide full SS# and DOB, driver's license copy, 2 separate references, skills checklist, and certification/license verification for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments including medical history, allergies, medications, and vital signs
• Verify surgical procedure, consent forms, patient identification, and required documentation
• Review lab and diagnostic results and communicate abnormal findings to providers
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer IV fluids and medications as ordered
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and pain management
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, and surgical-safety protocols
• Preferred candidates have prior Pre-Op/PACU experience, exposure to multiple surgical specialties, and familiarity with ERAS protocols
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Local candidates accepted; radius rule applies and may affect pay rate
• Must have a US Social Security Number and US home address