Operating Room Registered Nurse

Schedule

8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, rotating through 0630-1500, 0900-1730, and 1100-1930. Weekend coverage and call opportunities available on a voluntary basis.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care in the surgical setting based on current perioperative nursing knowledge and practices. This includes the use of the nursing process involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients across the pediatric through geriatric age spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan of care based on ongoing patient assessments in the holding area, operative suite, and post-operative setting.
• Implement perioperative nursing techniques while adhering to safety and aseptic standards.
• Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and families about surgical processes and nursing interventions.
• Document patient interactions and individualized changes in the plan of care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior Operating Room experience required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, renewed every two years.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!