Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,694 per week in Carbondale, IL

Operating Room Registered Nurse Job Summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) in Carbondale, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing various surgical procedures within a nationally acclaimed healthcare system.

The OR RN will be an integral part of the surgical team, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care across the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. This position requires strong clinical judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a dynamic surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental, physical, and spiritual needs throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide clear explanations and instructions to patients and their responsible persons regarding surgical procedures and recovery.
• Utilize advanced nursing clinical judgment to recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition.
• Contribute to a positive and healthy workplace environment by employing professional communication and conflict management skills.
• Ensure compliance with Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.
• Actively participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential medical records.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Education: Not specified.
• Experience: Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in perioperative nursing care, including scrubbing and circulating roles.
• Strong aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Ability to monitor and interpret patient vital signs, hemodynamic status, and other physiological data during surgery.
• Competence in administering medications and managing IV lines in the OR setting.
• Skilled in operating and troubleshooting standard surgical equipment and monitoring devices.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions and surgical demands.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Hours: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week.
• Days per Week: 3
• Call Requirements: On-call as required.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Block scheduling requests cannot be guaranteed.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Start Date: September 28, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.