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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN

Selma, AL · On-site

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Selma, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN

Homewood, AL · On-site

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Homewood, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN

Homewood, AL · On-site

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Homewood, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN

Muscle Shoals, AL · On-site

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Muscle Shoals, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$2.5K - $3.4K/wk

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Cardiovascular Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Montgomery, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel PACU RN

Homewood, AL · On-site

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care ...

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Ironside Human Resources

M/S Registered Nurse

Dothan, AL · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

Pay: $24-$31/Hour (differentiates based on credentials and experience) * Additional $2/Hour in Charge role Outstanding benefits provided! The Registered Nurse Opportunity: * Full-time position

Ironside HR

M/S Registered Nurse

Dothan, AL · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

Pay: $24-$31/Hour (differentiates based on credentials and experience) * Additional $2/Hour in Charge role Outstanding benefits provided! The Registered Nurse Opportunity: * Full-time position

Ironside HR

Registered Nurse (Psych)

Dothan, AL · On-site

$24 - $31/hr

Pay: $24-$31/Hour (differentiates based on credentials and experience) Outstanding benefits provided! The Registered Nurse Opportunity: * Full-time position * Three 12-hour shift schedule * Night and ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN - $2,254 per week

Selma, AL · On-site

$2.2K/wk

Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Selma, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience ...

Reliable Nurse Staffing

Travel OR RN

Selma, AL · On-site

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/31/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week ... Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Reliable Nurse Staffing Job ID #64079922. Pay ...

Assured Nursing

Travel OR RN

Selma, AL · On-site

Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/31/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week ... Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Assured Nursing Job ID #37681286. Pay package is ...

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Registered Nurse - Psych

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych / Behavioral Health Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility / Harper ... Shift Details: * 8-hour shifts * Evening (typically 3p-11p) or Night (11p-7a) * 5 shifts per week ...

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Registered Nurse - Psych

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$1.5K - $2.1K/wk

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych / Behavioral Health Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility / Harper ... Shift Details: * 8-hour shifts * Evening (typically 3p-11p) or Night (11p-7a) * 5 shifts per week ...

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What is a Senior 8 Hour RN?

A Senior 8 Hour RN is a Registered Nurse who typically works an 8-hour shift and holds a senior-level position, often involving additional responsibilities such as supervising other nurses, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating patient care. Senior RNs usually have several years of clinical experience and may be involved in administrative duties, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior 8 Hour RN?

To thrive as a Senior 8 Hour RN, you need advanced clinical expertise, patient assessment abilities, and a current RN license, often with several years of experience and sometimes a BSN or specialty certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and hospital protocols is essential. Leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, managing complex care situations, and supporting the healthcare team efficiently during standard shift hours.

What are some common challenges Senior 8 Hour RNs face when managing patient care during a typical shift?

Senior 8 Hour RNs often encounter challenges such as balancing complex patient needs within a limited shift, prioritizing care for multiple patients, and adapting quickly to changing healthcare situations. They are responsible for coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, documenting accurately, and ensuring high standards of patient safety. Effective communication and time management are essential, as these nurses frequently mentor junior staff and address unexpected emergencies while maintaining quality patient care.

What is the difference between Senior 8 Hour Rn vs Registered Nurse?

AspectSenior 8 Hour RnRegistered Nurse
CertificationsValid RN license, possibly additional certificationsValid RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Work EnvironmentLong-term care, hospitals, clinics, often with leadership dutiesHospitals, clinics, community health settingsBoth roles work in healthcare settings, but Senior 8 Hour Rn may have more leadership or specialized responsibilities

The Senior 8 Hour Rn and Registered Nurse roles share core nursing credentials and work environments. The Senior 8 Hour Rn often has additional responsibilities such as mentoring or specialized patient care, whereas a Registered Nurse focuses on direct patient care. Both are essential in healthcare, but the senior role typically involves more experience and leadership duties.

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Travel OR RN

TNAA TotalMed RN

Selma, AL • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Selma, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Operating Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Selma, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience as a circulating nurse, and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant. Read below for more requirements.
As an OR Travel Nurse, you will assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients, as well as providing pre- and post-surgery care and education to the patient. Circulating OR Nurses work within the operating suite but outside of the sterile field; Scrub OR Nurses handle and prepare operating instruments and equipment within the sterile field. Surgery responsibilities may include preparing instruments for specific surgical procedures, monitoring and observing the patient during surgery, and responding to potential complications alongside the physician.
As an OR Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide basic bedside care.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Serve as the communication liaison between patients' family members and members of the operating team.
  • Ensure that the correct procedure(s) is being performed on the correct patient.
  • Initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician; teach patients and families how to manage medication and home care needs.
Additional duties for Circulating OR Nurses may include:
  • Responding to comfort and safety needs of patient.
  • Accurate care and handling of specimens.
  • Monitoring equipment used during surgery.
  • Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
Additional duties for Scrub OR Nurses may include:
  • Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures.
  • Inventory of surgical items pre- and post-procedure.
Additional duties for RN First Assistant may include:
  • Assist physicians by delivering direct surgical care.
  • Help control bleeding.
  • Suture patients following surgery.
OR Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs may face hazards from exposure to certain chemicals or infectious diseases in the operating room environment.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 3 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1471264. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room - OR RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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