Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,414 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Hartford, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room (OR)Registered Nurse (RN)

The OR RN is a highly skilled and detail-oriented nursingprofessional responsible for providing perioperative care to patientsundergoing surgical procedures. This role requires expertise in steriletechnique, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety throughout thepreoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The RN collaborateswith surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team to ensure optimaloutcomes and a safe environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Apply the nursing process to assess, plan,implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients

·        Conduct preoperative assessments, includingpatient history, allergies, and readiness for surgery

·        Prepare the operating room by ensuring propersterilization and availability of instruments and supplies

·        Assist with positioning, prepping, and drapingpatients for surgery

·        Maintain strict adherence to aseptic and steriletechniques during procedures

·        Monitor patient status intraoperatively,including vital signs and anesthesia response

·        Handle surgical instruments and assist surgeonsduring procedures

·        Administer medications and IV therapies asprescribed

·        Document all perioperative care accurately inthe electronic health record (EHR)

·        Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipateneeds and respond to emergencies

·        Provide postoperative care, including painmanagement, wound assessment, and patient education

·        Ensure compliance with infection control,safety, and quality standards

Minimum Requirements

·        Current Registered Nurse License in the state ofpractice

·        Minimum one year of professional nursingexperience; OR or perioperative experience preferred

·        Completion of Amergis' Competency Program (ifapplicable)

·        Current BLS certification (ACLS stronglypreferred)

·        Knowledge of surgical procedures,instrumentation, and sterile technique

·        TB screening and health clearance (as requiredby contract or regulation)

·        Compliance with all federal, state, and localregulations

·        Successful completion of new hire orientationand OR-specific training

·        Understanding of patient confidentiality andHIPAA regulations

·        Strong communication skills and proficiency inEnglish

·        Basic computer literacy

·        Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

·        Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

·        Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

·        401(k) savings plan

·        Awards and recognition programs

Interested in learning more about pay rates? Please apply orreach out directly — we’d be happy to provide details based on your experienceand location.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1063381. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR Nurses Needed – Make a Difference When It Matters Most!

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.