Travel Nurse RN - OR - $2,013 per week in Memphis, TN
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Memphis
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a
qualified OR RN in Memphis, Tennessee, 37501! Pay Information
$2,013 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.
27854977EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS
Competency Exam Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds
depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you
decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized
certifications. 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. Constantly adapting to new environments and
healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and
skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes
significantly to your professional growth. Travel nurses can bring
fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and
insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and
overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing offers flexibility in
terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose
short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for
a better work-life balance.
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