Travel Operating Room RN

Job Description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Description : Operating Room (OR) Nurse\n

Position Title : Operating Room (OR) Nurse

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Job Summary : The Operating Room (OR) Nurse, also known as a Perioperative Nurse, is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients undergoing surgery. The OR Nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team in the operating room, ensuring that the surgical environment is safe, sterile, and efficient. They assist with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.

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Key Responsibilities :

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Preoperative Care : \n \n

Assess patients’ medical histories, perform physical assessments, and ensure that necessary tests are completed before surgery.

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Intraoperative Care :

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Assist the surgical team by providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment during the procedure.

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Postoperative Care : \n \n

Monitor patients as they recover from anesthesia, assessing vital signs, and ensuring that they are stable before transfer to the recovery room or another care unit.

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Collaboration and Communication :

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Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other nursing staff to provide seamless and effective care.

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Infection Control and Safety :

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Adhere to strict infection control practices, ensuring all equipment and surgical instruments are properly sterilized.

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Emergency Response and Crisis Management :

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Remain prepared for emergencies, such as patient complications during surgery or unexpected changes in the patient’s condition.

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Professional Development :

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Keep current with best practices, new surgical techniques, and advances in perioperative nursing care through continuing education.

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Qualifications : \n \n

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

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Current state RN license in good standing.

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Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #34393969. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN OR

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you.  We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate.  We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team.  You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family.  Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.