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 a passion for Operating Room (OR) procedures? Ready to embark on an exciting travel healthcare assignment in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California? TLC Nursing is seeking a dedicated RN to join our dynamic team for a 13-week opportunity in this picturesque coastal city.
In this role, you will utilize your OR expertise to provide high-quality patient care, assist surgeons during operations, and ensure optimal surgical outcomes. Your responsibilities will include pre-operative patient assessment, intraoperative care coordination, and post-operative monitoring to deliver exceptional healthcare services.
As a travel nurse in San Luis Obispo, California, you will have the chance to work in state-of-the-art healthcare facilities while exploring the charm and natural beauty of the Central Coast. Embrace the California lifestyle with its sunny beaches, vineyards, and vibrant local culture during your downtime.
Join TLC Nursing, a company founded by nurses for nurses, and experience 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing. We prioritize your well-being and professional development every step of the way.
**Weekly Pay: $2,619.00**
**Guaranteed Hours: 40.0 (if provided)**
**Benefits:**
- Best in the Industry Pay Packages
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy – Effective from Day One
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – available the 1st of the month after hire
- Paid Time Off – Accrued Day 1, eligible after 1 year of employment (unless required earlier by state law)
- 401(k) – Available after 1 year of employment; fully vested after 5 years
- Aflac – Available for employee purchase
- Referral Program – Payouts for referring other healthcare professionals
- EAP – Free, confidential services for employees and their households via Invest EAP
Ready to elevate your career as a travel nurse in San Luis Obispo, California? Take the next step and apply now to embark on this rewarding healthcare assignment with TLC Nursing.