Job Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN – Operating Room (OR) for travel assignments. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the surgical team. The ideal candidate has strong critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in high-pressure environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments.
- Assist surgeons during operative procedures, passing instruments and supplies.
- Monitor patient vital signs and ensure safety throughout surgery.
- Administer medications, anesthesia support, and IV fluids as needed.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and aseptic techniques.
- Educate patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care.
- Travel to various hospitals and surgical centers for temporary assignments.
Qualifications
- Education: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in the Operating Room (OR).
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; CNOR preferred.
- Skills: Proficiency in surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and patient monitoring.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long hours and assist with patient positioning.
- Travel Readiness: Open to temporary travel assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and travel stipends.
- Work in top surgical facilities and trauma centers.
- Access to continuing education and surgical specialty training.
- Flexible travel contracts with potential for extensions.
Job Description
Are you a skilled Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) seeking an exciting travel healthcare assignment in the picturesque Glenwood Springs, Colorado? TLC Nursing is currently offering a 13-week opportunity with a competitive weekly pay of $2538.4, providing you the chance to explore a new destination while utilizing your expertise in the operating room.
As a travel nurse in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, you will have the unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains while working in a dynamic healthcare environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients in need.
At TLC Nursing, we pride ourselves on our nurse-founded approach, offering 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing. Joining our team means gaining access to the best in the industry pay packages, a $25,000 life insurance policy effective from day one, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire.
In addition, you will accrue paid time off from day one, become eligible after 1 year of employment (unless required earlier by state law), and have the opportunity to enroll in our 401(k) plan after 1 year of employment, fully vested after 5 years. Our Aflac program is available for employee purchase, and we offer a referral program with payouts for referring other healthcare professionals.
Experience the TLC culture and take your nursing career to new heights with our supportive team and comprehensive benefits package. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Apply now and let your journey as a travel nurse in Glenwood Springs, Colorado begin!