TotalMed
Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR RN - Travel Nurse
TotalMed, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR RN - Travel Nurse
About the Role
We're looking for Cardiovascular Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Lynchburg, VA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As a CVOR RN, you'll provide professional CVOR care services to support a team of physicians, RNs and other medical staff. Our CVOR Travel Nurses demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in circulating for a variety of cardiothoracic surgical procedures and other complex surgeries.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
Participate in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, monitor vital signs.
Assist physician during procedures.
Maintain aseptic techniques and actively monitor situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
Coordinate the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, and the availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
Ensure proper handling of specimens.
Physical Requirements CVOR Travel Nurses must stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. They should be able to lift 20 pounds easily, and may lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients. They must possess good stress‑coping skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Qualifications • BLS certification, 2 years of experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employment Details • Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.
Participate in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.
Administer prescribed medications, apply dressings, monitor vital signs.
Assist physician during procedures.
Maintain aseptic techniques and actively monitor situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
Coordinate the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, and the availability of functioning equipment and supplies.
Ensure proper handling of specimens.
Physical Requirements CVOR Travel Nurses must stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. They should be able to lift 20 pounds easily, and may lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients. They must possess good stress‑coping skills and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Qualifications • BLS certification, 2 years of experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employment Details • Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Benefits Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TotalMed by 2x. Get notified about new Cardiovascular Surgical Nurse jobs in Lynchburg, VA.
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