Travel Nurse RN - OR - $2,306 per week in Scranton, PA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Scranton
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a
qualified OR RN in Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510! Pay Information
$2,306 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.
27885833EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS
Competency Exam Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your
resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience.
This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job
opportunities and career advancement. 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.
Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While
adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work
independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.
Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your
emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different
emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.
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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