RN Registered Nurse-Immediate Care Unit

Aptive Resources is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.Discipline: RN~ Shift: 8 hours, days~ Employment Type: Local ContractAptive Resources is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide holistic care to patients requiring surgical interventions at the Atlanta VA Health Center. The RN will work closely with surgeons and anesthesia care providers, functioning both independently and under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.Shifts: Duty hours range from 0700 to 1700 and 0700 to 2100, with potential for extended hours based on the severity of procedures, OR delays, or staffing needs. Surgical Patient Care:Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia care providers, and the surgical team.Scrub and circulate during surgical procedures.Assist anesthesiologists as needed.Position patients properly for surgical procedures.Conduct sponge counts and complete surgical worksheets.Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures.Administer medications and provide emergency care as needed.Equipment and Safety:Use and maintain OR mechanical equipment such as electro-surgical units, fracture tables, suction devices, and nerve stimulators.Check all emergency supplies and equipment per unit routine.Complete and accurate documentation of surgical procedures and patient care.Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills in communication with patients, families, and the surgical team. Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.Proficiency in scrub and circulating duties for various types of surgeries (e.g., minor, rectal, abdominal, GU, eye, orthopedic, ENT, bronchoscopy, vascular, neurosurgery, and chest surgery).Ability to provide psychological support and handle emergency situations effectively.Team-oriented with a focus on collaborative patient care.Aptive is a federal health company built on one belief: the people who need care most shouldn't have to wait. We partner with federal agencies to design, deliver and accelerate health solutions that work, for the people running them and the people depending on them. We're not just keeping up with what federal health demands. We're helping define what it can be.Medical benefits~401k retirement plan~ Referral bonus~ Dental benefits~ Life insurance