Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,365 per week

ShareSTAFF is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Gardner, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Essential FunctionsConducts interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner.Goes out of his/her way to offer assistance to others. If he/she cannot offer assistance, then finds someone who can.Advocates to ensure privacy and confidentiality while helping others to maintain awareness.Maintains a clean and safe hospital.Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and/or staff to provide the highest level of physical comfort, and minimize risk and injury.Ensures compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.Complies with the Hospital Attendance and Tardiness Policy.Completed all Hospital and Department Specific Mandatory requirements in the prior calendar year.Reports Incidents in a timely and effective manner.All employees with direct patient contact are responsible for actively engaging in the practice of, monitoring and enforcing compliance to hand hygiene.Assesses (and reassesses), plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions/plans of care/patient goals.Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures.Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patientï¿1⁄2s sense of dignity and positive self-regard.Provides patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning.Collaboratively plans and prepares patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems/resources as necessary.Appropriately delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others.Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, reassigns personnel as necessary, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.).Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions and patient responses according to established standards.Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care.Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. functions as preceptor, instructor, trainer, attends professional development programs, etc.).Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents).Identifies ethical issues in care and develops plan to address.Safely administers medications and intravenous therapy in accordance with physicianï¿1⁄2s orders, protocols, policies and procedures.Assesses patient pain level upon admission and as necessary, depending upon diagnosis utilizing the numerical pain scale.Reassesses effectiveness of pain control and notifies physicians as needed, as well as, documents assessment and patientsï¿1⁄2 response to medication.Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD.Collaborates with surgeon, anesthesiologist, clinical coordinator and surgical technicians to assure the patientsï¿1⁄2 well being during surgical intervention.Maintains sterile fields and directs the correct care, handling, and sterilization of sterile supplies and instruments.Identifies patients correctly by checking patient identification bands and consent forms as well as verifying operative procedure and site before taking patients to the operating room.Applies principles of aseptic practice, oversees the selection and preparation of supplies, equipment and instrumentation to all surgical cases.Applies principles of body mechanics and adapts them to various situations during positioning and transfer of patients.Assures that all techniques and practices carried out during the surgical procedure are accurate and reflect standards of perioperative practice.Maintains sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policies and procedures, including notifying the surgeon of the result of the counts.Identifies, labels, cares for and handles all specimens and cultures according to established policy and procedure.Qualifications:Current MA RN License required. ACLS upon hire OR must hold an active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire. Recent OR experience required. CNOR preferred. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills required. Must take call per unit rotation. ShareSTAFF Job ID 294847. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ShareSTAFF Location: Headquartered in Northern California with nationwide reach At ShareSTAFF, we connect talent with opportunity across multiple industries, with a strong focus on healthcare. With over 25 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in staffing solutions, consistently delivering excellence and innovation in workforce management. Why Work with Us? ShareSTAFF is dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for all our professionals. We understand the importance of matching the right talent to the right roles, ensuring not just a job placement, but a true fit for long-term success. Our comprehensive approach to staffing includes: Tailored Matchmaking: Utilizing sophisticated matching algorithms combined with a personal touch to place professionals where they can thrive. Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and feedback. Competitive Benefits: Offering competitive salary packages, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible work schedules to accommodate the personal needs of our staff. Join ShareSTAFF to be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. Whether you're seeking temporary, contract-to-hire, or permanent positions, we're here to support you in finding the next step in your career. Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Life insurance Referral bonus