Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - $1,866 per week in Lafayette, LA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a
qualified OR RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506! Pay Information
$1,866 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. 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.
28681272EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Confront diverse
medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each
assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing
significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Constantly
adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges
you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of
travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional
growth. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities
to participate in health education initiatives, promoting
preventive care and wellness in the community. Step out of your
comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience
and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey
that shapes not only your career but also your character. Travel
nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand.
Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions,
and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your
personal and professional life.
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