RN - Operating Room - Hyannis, MA - JS 26-13426

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Location: Hyannis, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8 or 10-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours/Week | Rotating Weekends | On-Call Required
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $3,100 – $3,150/week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to provide safe, high-quality patient care and support the efficient operation of the Operating Room.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room experience.

• Strong clinical judgment and patient-care skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Ability to participate in rotating weekend coverage and on-call assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.

• Direct and guide patient care activities performed by ancillary personnel.

• Maintain accurate and current patient records and documentation.

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and initiate appropriate plans of care.

• Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.

• Demonstrate proficiency in the Charge Nurse role.

• Utilize computerized nursing information systems effectively.

• Serve as a resource for patient care, staff orientation, and education.

• Participate in quality improvement activities and evaluate patient-care effectiveness.

• Follow safety, blood/body fluid, and infection-control policies and procedures.

• Maintain professional development and current clinical knowledge.

• Maintain patient and hospital confidentiality.

• Coordinate daily Operating Room activities in collaboration with nursing and anesthesia leadership.

• Assist with supervision of personnel and departmental activities.

• Support staff development, education, and identification of departmental needs.

• Ensure availability and proper control of Operating Room materials, supplies, and equipment.

• Support medication and drug inventory control, including Pyxis.

• Assist in maintaining patient safety and quality-care standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.