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 Registered Nurse (RN) seeking an exciting opportunity for a 13-week travel healthcare assignment in the Operating Room (OR) specialty? Look no further than beautiful Salinas, California, where your expertise will make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.
As a travel nurse in Salinas, California, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch patient care in the OR setting. Your responsibilities will include assisting surgeons during operations, monitoring patients' vital signs, ensuring a sterile environment, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes.
At TLC Nursing, a nurse-founded agency, we prioritize your success. With 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing, we ensure you have the resources and support needed to thrive in your travel healthcare assignment.
In addition to the rewarding work you'll be doing, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Best in the Industry Pay Packages, a $25,000 Life Insurance Policy effective from day one, and Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available the 1st of the month after hire. Take advantage of Paid Time Off, 401(k) options, Aflac for additional coverage, a Referral Program for bonuses, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for you and your household.
Ready to elevate your nursing career in Salinas, California? Apply now and seize this incredible opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a supportive and enriching environment.