WellStar Kennestone Hospital

RN - Operating Room

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

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in the state of Wisconsin
  • 2+ years of experience in operating room nursing
  • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a surgical team
  • Excellent communication and patient advocacy skills
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' medical histories to create individualized preoperative care plans
  • Prepare the operating room and ensure sterile conditions before surgery
  • Assist during surgical procedures by passing instruments and monitoring vitals
  • Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience
  • Monitor patients post-surgery and manage their recovery process
  • Document intraoperative events and maintain open communication with the surgical team
  • Engage in continuing education to stay updated on surgical practices

Benefits

  • Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Flexible travel assignments with a supportive team
  • Potential for advancement within the organization
  • Resources and support for maintaining work-life balance
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Operating Room
Job ID
33258041
Job Title
RN - Operating Room
Weekly Pay
$2800.0

Shift Details

Shift
8 hour mids
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/25/2025
End Date
11/22/2025
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
2900 W Oklahoma Ave
City
Milwaukee
State
WI
Zip Code
53201

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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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