Travel OR Nurse (RN) | Edison, New Jersey

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years OR RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Advance your nursing career by applying your operating room expertise in a dynamic healthcare setting. This contract role offers a meaningful opportunity to care for surgical patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a focus on assessment, clinical skills, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Role Highlights:

• Schedule/Hours: Details provided during interview.
• Provide thorough, systematic assessments for perioperative patients, applying in-depth knowledge of growth and development stages from pediatric to geriatric populations.
• Demonstrate proficient clinical skills, delivering appropriate, direct patient care in alignment with unit standards and actively supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize and maintain emergency equipment, following established protocols for prompt and effective response.
• Document comprehensively and accurately, assuming primary responsibility for tracking patient progress and nursing care according to documentation guidelines.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, consistently adhering to policies and procedures, and identifying opportunities for professional development.
• Respond to patients, families, and colleagues with courtesy and respect, fostering a patient-centered atmosphere and upholding HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Consistently implement National Patient Safety Goals, utilizing Universal Protocol and precise patient identification methods.
• Apply safe patient-transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for both patients and staff.
• Individualize care for surgical patients, taking into account procedure type, diagnosis, and anesthesia needs, while monitoring patient response and comprehension.
• Direct and prioritize patient care as part of the perioperative team, staying vigilant to changing needs and conditions.
• Proactively educate patients and families regarding procedures and discharge instructions, ensuring understanding and participation.
• Support the completion of Pre Admission Testing, evaluating orders for appropriateness and omissions based on patient status and surgical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license
• Proven experience in the operating room setting
• Sound assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to professional growth and patient-centered care
• Physical ability to meet Occupational Safety requirements

If you thrive in fast-paced surgical environments and have a passion for expert, patient-focused care, apply today to take the next step in your nursing journey.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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