RN Surgery

Duration: __03__Months/_13_weeks.

  • We are looking for a surgical nurse to be responsible for preoperative patient care. The responsibilities of a surgical nurse include measuring and recording vitals, administering medication, and preparing patients for surgery.
  • To be successful as a surgical nurse, you should be calm and responsive, have the ability to perform under pressure, and be an effective communicator. Ultimately, a high-quality surgical nurse should be up-to-date with the latest developments in healthcare best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Giving preoperative instructions.
  • Preparing patients for surgery.
  • Assisting the Anaesthetist and Surgeons when needed.
  • Sterilizing and marking incision sites.
  • Intervening when there are complications.
  • Administering medication.
  • Preparing the operating room.

Requirements:

  • 8- or 10-hour shifts with start times ranging 06:30-11:00 (flexible shifts) and variable end times.
  • Call: Based on department needs - rotating weekday and weekend call shifts (average of 7 call shifts per month, typically one weekday call shift per week and 1-2 weekend call shifts per month).
  • Holiday: call hours as needed.
  • Need at least 2 yrs. of OR experience with robotic, neuro, and complex surgical cases.
  • May need to float to other hospitals within a 40-mile radius.

Responsibilities: Required Working as per post

Shift: Day/Night/Evening