Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - Operating Room with a strong Ortho background and prior travel experience for a 13-week acute care assignment.

Details

• Acute care Critical Access Hospital setting in Surgical Services on the OR unit
• 4 operating suites plus 1 endoscopy suite, averaging 8 cases per day
• Common cases include Ortho total joints, sports medicine, hands and trauma, General, Gyn, C-sections, and Endoscopy
• Charting systems used include Epic, TDOC for instrument tracking, and ProVation for Endoscopy
• Scheduled Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts, typically 0700-1530
• RNs are not required to scrub
• Unit is supported by Charge Nurse, ANM, CST's, RN's who scrub, and orderlies for room turnover
• Floating to cover Endoscopy required
• On-call required approximately 4 weeknights per month (1530-0700) and 1 full weekend per month (0700 Sat-0700 Mon)
• Holiday call may be assigned if a holiday falls during the contract
• Must remain within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call

Requirements

• Active RN license (ID or Compact) required at time of submission
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum of 3 years OR experience required
• Strong Ortho background required
• Some Endoscopy experience needed
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Participate in OR case coverage across Ortho, General, Gyn, C-section, and Endoscopy procedures
• All OR personnel, including RNs, assist with cleaning and turnover of operating rooms
• CST's on the team have some SPD and HLD experience to support floating needs
• Unit-specific orientation includes 5 days paired with a preceptor to review unit norms and system values
• Scrubs are provided in blue per surgical services attire policy; OR shoes required
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accepted
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Former permanent employees must be separated for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this position due to required travel experience