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 skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) with a passion for the Operating Room (OR) – an exciting travel healthcare assignment awaits you in the breathtaking coastal town of Sitka, Alaska!
In this 13-week opportunity, you'll be immersed in the unique healthcare landscape of Sitka, where the rugged beauty of Alaska meets the warmth of its community. As a travel nurse, you'll bring your specialized OR expertise to a dynamic healthcare environment, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver top-notch patient care in a picturesque setting unlike any other.
Your responsibilities will include prepping the OR, assisting surgeons during procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical journey. Your expertise as an RN combined with your OR skills will be crucial in optimizing patient outcomes and contributing to the overall success of the healthcare facility.
At TLC Nursing, founded by nurses for nurses, we prioritize your success and well-being. You'll enjoy 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing, ensuring a seamless and rewarding travel healthcare experience from start to finish.
**Weekly Pay: $3020.17**
**Guaranteed Hours: 40.0**
Join us and unlock a host of benefits, including Best in the Industry Pay Packages, a $25,000 Life Insurance Policy effective from Day One, and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available the 1st of the month after hire. Additionally, you'll have access to Paid Time Off from day one, 401(k) eligibility after 1 year of employment, and Aflac options for extra coverage. Our Referral Program rewards you for bringing other healthcare professionals on board, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential services for you and your household via Invest EAP.
If you're ready to embark on this enriching travel healthcare assignment in Sitka, Alaska, apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with TLC Nursing!