Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room - $2,105 to $2,320 per week in Lodi, CA

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified CVOR RN in LODI, California, 95240!

Pay Information

$2,105 to $2,320 per week

About The Position

Job Description & Requirements

Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery - Travel - (Surg Tech)

StartDate : ASAP

Available Shifts : 8 D

Pay Rate : $2105.10 - $2319.90

We will be starting an open heart program in November. This is a new service line for us. covering CV and thoracic cases while waiting for hearts to start. They’ll be scheduled Monday – Friday and will be on call for CV, CT and hearts 50% of their time. The volume will be very low. One surgeon, new to us so a lot of stand by but very little call back is anticipated.

This department includes all functions related to operating room services, including intraoperative patient care. It also may include perfusion services, inpatient and / or outpatient services, and other operating room support functions. It does not include PACU, anesthesia functions, pre op holding, and / or central sterile functions. If your department is operating as a combined department with all surgery services combined, please notify FP&A and we can map it to "Surgical Services Combined Without Anesthesia" to provide you with an appropriate benchmark.

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary :

Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

High School Education / GED or equivalent : Preferred

Associate?s / Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education / related experience : Preferred

Scrub technician experience : Preferred

Operating room experience and / or training course : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Certified Surgery Technician (CST) certification or Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) certification : Required

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification : Required

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification : Preferred

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery (NCCT-ST) : Required

Essential Functions :

Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies / equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation / sterile field for expedient retrieval / utilization.

Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested.

Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties.

Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards.

Sets up / maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Surgical Technologist, CVOR

Experience : 2 years

Certifications : BLS; CERT-NBSTSA- CST

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History : Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history

References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months

CVOR ST SCL and Reference within a year

RTO

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Job Requirements

Surgical Technologist, CVOR

Experience : 2 years

Certifications : BLS; CERT-NBSTSA- CST

SSN Required

DOB Required

Work History : Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history

References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months

CVOR ST SCL and Reference within a year

RTO

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO / AA / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.