Travel Nurse RN - OR - $2,491 per week in Decatur, IL
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Decatur
Posted on: August 24, 2024
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a
qualified OR RN in Decatur, Illinois, 62521 Pay Information $2,491
per week About The Position As an Operating Room Registered Nurse
(OR RN), you will play a crucial role in the surgical team,
providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical
procedures. You will collaborate closely with surgeons,
anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare
professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes. Key
Responsibilities: Preoperative Preparation: Assess patients'
medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized
preoperative care plans. Verify surgical consent, review
medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for
surgery. Intraoperative Nursing Care: Assist in preparing the
operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and
proper functioning of surgical equipment. Collaborate with surgical
team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist
with anesthesia induction and maintenance. Surgical Assistance and
Instrumentation: Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures,
passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required. Maintain
sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the
surgical process. Patient Advocacy and Safety: Advocate for patient
safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing
concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols. Monitor
patients' responses to surgical interventions, anticipating
potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.
Postoperative Care and Monitoring: Transfer patients to
post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring
their vital signs and postoperative status. Assess surgical
incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while
ensuring patient comfort and pain management. Documentation and
Communication: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of
intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications
administered. Communicate effectively with healthcare team members,
providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay current
with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing
practices through continuing education and professional development
activities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and
surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes.
25642887EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding
Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when
dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to
different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy
skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare
settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical
procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical
skills and enhances your adaptability. Connect with healthcare
professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network.
These connections can open doors to new career opportunities,
collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare
community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often
play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control
efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of
communities. Working with diverse teams in various settings
enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively
communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different
backgrounds.
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