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
Calling all experienced Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to take on an exciting travel healthcare assignment in picturesque Arcata, California! This 13-week opportunity offers a chance to showcase your specialized skills while immersing yourself in the charm of Northern California.
As a travel nurse in the OR, you will be entrusted with providing top-notch patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring sterile techniques, collaborating with the surgical team, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members. Your expertise and attention to detail will be critical in delivering positive outcomes for each patient you encounter.
Join TLC Nursing, a nurse-founded agency that prioritizes your success and well-being. Benefit from 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing, all aimed at making your travel healthcare experience seamless and rewarding.
In addition to the exciting clinical challenges that await you in Arcata, this assignment comes with a competitive weekly pay of $2317.0, along with a range of benefits that include best in the industry pay packages, a $25,000 life insurance policy effective from day one, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month after hire.
As part of our commitment to your overall well-being, we offer paid time off that accrues from day one and becomes eligible after 1 year of employment, as well as a 401(k) plan available after 1 year of employment with full vesting after 5 years. Take advantage of additional perks such as Aflac coverage, a referral program with payouts for bringing in other healthcare professionals, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential services for you and your household.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your career, explore a new location, and make a difference in the lives of patients in need. Apply now and let your OR nursing skills shine in the beautiful setting of Arcata, California!