WellStar Kennestone Hospital

RN - Operating Room

Tracy, CA 95376In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in California
  • 2+ years of experience in an operating room setting
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment

Responsibilities

  • Assess and prepare patients for surgery based on their medical histories
  • Assist in maintaining sterile environment and equipment in the OR
  • Anticipate and supply instruments and materials during surgical procedures
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and overall status during surgery
  • Transfer and assess patients in recovery, addressing post-operative needs
  • Document surgical events and communicate effectively with the surgical team
  • Participate in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Flexible travel nursing opportunities
  • Potential for career advancement in a Magnet facility
  • Access to continuing education programs
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration
  • Comprehensive orientation for new staff members
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Operating Room
Job ID
32612177
Job Title
RN - Operating Room
Weekly Pay
$2834.0

Shift Details

Shift
10 hour days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/07/2025
End Date
10/06/2025
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
1420 North Tracy Boulevard
City
Tracy
State
CA
Zip Code
95376

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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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Size
10,900 employees
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