RN Operating Room - Hyannis, MA - SC 26-13428

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Location: Hyannis, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day | 6:45 AM–3:15 PM
Schedule: 5x8 hours | 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: N/A
Traveler: $62–$67/hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to provide perioperative patient care, support daily OR operations, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

• Minimum 12 months of Operating Room RN experience.

• Current and active Massachusetts RN license.

• Current BLS certification.

• Strong Operating Room nursing experience with safe and effective perioperative patient care skills.

• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, clinical judgment, and patient-monitoring skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work with and utilize lead apron/PPE as required.

• Ability to fulfill applicable on-call requirements.

• Ability to function effectively as a charge nurse and resource for staff.

• Strong knowledge of hospital policies, nursing standards, patient safety, infection control, and documentation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.

• Experience serving as a charge nurse or clinical resource.

• Experience with staff orientation, education, and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Operating Room patients using the nursing process.

• Assess and document patients' physical, psychological, and social needs.

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses according to hospital policies.

• Coordinate daily Operating Room activities with the Nurse Manager and Department of Anesthesia.

• Assist with supervision of personnel and departmental operations.

• Serve as a charge nurse and resource for patient care, staff orientation, education, and clinical support.

• Assist with staff development, education, and identification of department/unit needs.

• Ensure availability and control of supplies, materials, equipment, and medications.

• Maintain and monitor medication inventory, including Pyxis control and maintenance.

• Participate in quality-improvement activities and monitor the quality and appropriateness of patient care.

• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic medical record.

• Demonstrate proficiency with computerized nursing information systems and applicable hospital technology.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

• Follow safety, blood/body-fluid, infection-control, and patient-care policies.

• Maintain current knowledge of nursing techniques, regulations, and age-appropriate patient care practices.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain required competencies.

• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Maintain a high standard of customer service and professional conduct.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or supervisor.