Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pre-Op RN for a 13-week assignment requiring at least one year of pre-operative surgical nursing experience and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Pre-Operative Services unit of a hospital setting
• Provide nursing care to patients preparing for surgical and procedural interventions
• Perform pre-operative assessments, verify surgical readiness, and initiate IV therapy and medications
• Coordinate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR staff, and PACU nurses
• Shift runs from 06:45 to 17:15
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (TN or compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS as required by facility
• Minimum 1 year of experience caring for pre-operative surgical patients
• Strong IV insertion and venipuncture skills
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced surgical environment
• Experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
• Previous Pre-Op/PACU experience in an acute-care hospital preferred
• Experience with multiple surgical specialties and ERAS protocols preferred
• Must provide US Social Security Number and US home address
• License verification via Nursys within 30 days prior to start required

Additional Information

• Perform medication reconciliation and patient education on procedures, pain management, and recovery expectations
• Review lab and diagnostic results and communicate abnormal findings to providers
• Ensure completion of pre-operative checklists and surgical safety protocols prior to OR transfer
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and on-time surgical starts
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate depending on facility location
• First-time travelers may be considered