Prokatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, California.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Salary: $3,750.16/week
Medical specialty: Operating Room - Surgical Services.
Standard shift: Days/Nights, varied schedule.
Weekly schedule: 3x12
Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and/or the OR Charge Registered Nurse, is responsible for the nursing care of patients undergoing surgical and/or other invasive procedures.
The RN shall function under the guidelines of AORN Standards, as well as the policies and procedures of the hospital.
Job Duties:
Nursing Process:
Applies nursing process in direct patient care.
Responsible for creating a safe and comfortable environment for the surgical patient.
Insures that patients have a safe intraoperative period from general, regional or local anesthesia.
Provide accurate and ongoing patient assessment.
Creation and maintenance of quality care provided for patients undergoing surgery.
Allows the patient to participate in his/her care and respects and carries out wishes accordingly, i.e. decision to decline blood transfusion, etc.
Acts as patient advocate while patient is impaired either under general anesthesia, regional or sedation.
Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments, and sharps during intraoperative phase.
Non-Essential Duties:
Participates on unit or hospital based committees.
Other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
Skills Required:
Knowledge and application of surgical asepsis and sterile technique.
Knowledge of proper supplies equipment and instrumentation needed for surgical procedures, i.e. electrocautery, patient monitoring equipment, and equipment such as neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic equipment during procedures.
Demonstrates competency in use of the new technologies relating to equipment and procedures.
Experience Required:
02 years’ experience surgical experience required.
Education:
Required Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Degree Required:
Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO)
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Valid California Registered Nurse license.
BLS (American Heart Association).
ProKatchers LLC is revolutionizing healthcare staffing! ProKatchers LLC has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing companies in the country by Staffing Industry Analysts, real travel nurses, and allied healthcare professionals that work with our team. Our focus is on empowering our healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care experiences. We're dedicated to making your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
Our goal is to positively impact the healthcare industry by providing a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. Our responsive and friendly recruiters prioritize our clinicians in fulfilling their dream and mission of improving lives by providing quality patient care.
If you don’t have this kind of relationship with your current recruiter and travel nurse agency, maybe it’s time you try one that’s a little bit different and join us in making a difference!
Mission Statement:
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible.
The Onboarding Process You Deserve:
Looking for a travel nursing company that's got your back every step of the way? Look no further than ProKatchers LLC. Our recruitment specialists are the most detailed in the industry, and we work tirelessly to ensure your onboarding process is stress-free.
We understand that contract transparency is a major concern for nurses, especially when navigating unfamiliar hospital systems with complex pay packages and different rules for each assignment, but don't worry, ProKatchers has got you covered! We have several policies in place to prevent confusion about what's expected from nurses before they begin a contract.
Choose ProKatchers LLC for the onboarding process you deserve.!

Prokatchers Job ID #C2029. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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