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Aptive Resources is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 1 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Aptive Resources is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide holistic care to patients requiring surgical interventions at the Atlanta VA Health Center. The RN will work closely with surgeons and anesthesia care providers, functioning both independently and under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.
Shifts: Duty hours range from 0700 to 1700 and 0700 to 2100, with potential for extended hours based on the severity of procedures, OR delays, or staffing needs. Surgical Patient Care:
Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia care providers, and the surgical team.
Prevent infection through the use of universal precautions, aseptic techniques, and isolation techniques.
Operating Room Duties:
Scrub and circulate during surgical procedures.
Demonstrate proper aseptic techniques.
Operate and manage the mechanics of the OR table and lights.
Assist anesthesiologists as needed.
Position patients properly for surgical procedures.
Conduct sponge counts and complete surgical worksheets.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):
Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Monitor patients’ vital signs and recovery progress.
Administer medications and provide emergency care as needed.
Equipment and Safety:
Use and maintain OR mechanical equipment such as electro-surgical units, fracture tables, suction devices, and nerve stimulators.
Check all emergency supplies and equipment per unit routine.
Maintain good body mechanics and use safety protective devices to prevent injury.
Documentation and Communication:
Complete and accurate documentation of surgical procedures and patient care.
Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills in communication with patients, families, and the surgical team. Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States.
Certification: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association. Current Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of current experience in an operating room setting, exclusive of agency assignments. Must have worked within the last six (6) months in an operating room setting.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. An Associate’s Degree or diploma educational level is considered with a valid license and current experience.
Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
Proficiency in scrub and circulating duties for various types of surgeries (e.g., minor, rectal, abdominal, GU, eye, orthopedic, ENT, bronchoscopy, vascular, neurosurgery, and chest surgery).
Strong clinical skills in operating room and PACU settings.
Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Ability to provide psychological support and handle emergency situations effectively.
Team-oriented with a focus on collaborative patient care.
Ability to complete and successfully pass any required government background check

Aptive Resources Job ID #3990.

• Medical benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Life insurance