WellStar Kennestone Hospital

RN - Operating Room

Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Hawaii
  • Experience in the Operating Room (OR) nursing
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams
  • Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instruments
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Experience in patient advocacy and safety measures
  • Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' medical histories to create preoperative care plans
  • Prepare operating room and ensure sterile conditions
  • Assist in positioning patients and monitoring vital signs during surgery
  • Anticipate and provide necessary instruments and supplies to surgeons
  • Advocate for patient safety and comfort in the OR
  • Transfer patients to recovery units and manage postoperative care
  • Document intraoperative events and communicate with the healthcare team

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Work in a supportive and collaborative surgical team environment
  • Potential for flexible scheduling in travel assignments
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Kuakini Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Operating Room
Job ID
33603425
Job Title
RN - Operating Room
Weekly Pay
$2472.0

Shift Details

Shift
8 hour nights
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
09/08/2025
End Date
12/08/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
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.

Client Details

Address
347 N Kuakini St
City
Honolulu
State
HI
Zip Code
96801

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About WellStar Kennestone Hospital

WellStar Kennestone Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Marietta, Georgia. It is the largest hospital in the WellStar Health System and has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, heart care, and women's services. It is also a teaching hospital, with residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. WellStar Kennestone Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and the community it serves.
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10,900 employees
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