Travel Nurse RN - OR - $2,586 per week in Keene, NH

TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Keene, New Hampshire, 03431 Pay Information $2,586 per week About The Position As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities : Preoperative Preparation : Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans.

Verify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.

Intraoperative Nursing Care : Assist in preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.

Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and maintenance.

Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation : Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required.

Maintain sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the surgical process.

Patient Advocacy and Safety : Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols.

Monitor patients' responses to surgical interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.

Postoperative Care and Monitoring : Transfer patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status.

Assess surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while ensuring patient comfort and pain management.

Documentation and Communication : Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications administered.

Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.

Continuing Education and Professional Development : Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development activities.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes.

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