Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,986 per week at Hilo Medical Center summary:

Travel Nurse RN specializing in operating room care with extensive experience in surgical pre and postoperative nursing. The role requires BLS and ACLS certifications, along with a valid Hawaii nursing license. The position entails working 12-hour shifts in a 34-bed post-surgical unit, providing care for various surgical patients while adhering to strict professional standards.

Certification Details
• BLS
• ACLS

Job Details
• Any traveler not currently in possession of an active State of HI license must apply upon acceptance of offer.
• Candidate must have Hawaii License by start of assignment.
• Proof of flu vaccination or facility approved application for medical or religious exception will be required prior to contract start date.
• Flu vaccination can be administered during employee health clearance appointment.
• This is a 34-bed post-surgical (adults) unit.
• General Job duties: Types of procedures required, Standard RPN III duties/skills, Knowledgeable in surgical pre/postoperative care.
• Equipment utilized in the unit/dept: Vital signs machines; IV & PCA pumps; EMR charting; Pyxis. Chest tubes, suctions, SCDs.
• Required skills and minimum years of experience: Standard RPN III skills (at least 1-2 yrs. experience) in order to be proficient in duties and role as a registered nurse; strong work experience in pre/postoperative nursing i.e., abdominal surgeries, like lap chole/Appy, resections, and mastectomies, thyroidectomies, chest tubes, different drainages, etc. Also, orthopedic nursing, like hip/shoulder arthroplasties, etc.

Job Requirements
• REQUIRED: BLS
• ACLS

Schedule Information
• 13-week contract
• Surgical is a 12-hr. shift unit
• No 'on call' requirement
• Must be able to work Shifts/Weekends
• Must be flexible
• RNs are expected to float, if needed

Unit Specific Information
• Max 34 bed unit
• Nurse to patient ratio of this unit: 1 RN to 6 patients
• Dress Code: Regular nursing uniforms. Clean/Neat with covered shoes, name badge. No excessive jewelry; No perfume/strong cologne. Fingernails should be short.
• RN Travelers' orientation covers HR, EMR education with Pyxis, as well as other nursing education.

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Operating Room, Surgical Nursing, Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, Postoperative Care, Hawaii Nursing License, Patient Care, Healthcare