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) with expertise in the Operating Room (OR) looking to embark on an exciting travel healthcare assignment? TLC Nursing has a fantastic opportunity for you in State College, Pennsylvania, for a 13-week duration.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient care in the OR setting, ensuring surgical procedures run smoothly and effectively. Your expertise and attention to detail will be crucial in assisting surgeons, monitoring patients, and maintaining a sterile environment. This travel nurse position in State College offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment while exploring all that Pennsylvania has to offer.
Join TLC Nursing, a nurse-founded agency that prioritizes your success. Benefit from our 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and ensuring a seamless experience throughout your travel healthcare assignment.
At TLC Nursing, we offer 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. You will also accrue Paid Time Off from day one and be eligible after 1 year of employment. Our 401(k) plan becomes available after 1 year of employment, with full vesting after 5 years. Additionally, we provide Aflac options for employee purchase, a Referral Program with payouts for referring other healthcare professionals, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free, confidential services for you and your household via Invest EAP.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career as a travel nurse in the OR specialty in State College, Pennsylvania. Apply now and take the next step towards a rewarding and fulfilling healthcare assignment with TLC Nursing.