Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,905 per week in Louisville, KY
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Louisville, KY
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $1,905 per week Shift Information: Days
- 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical
to find a qualified OR RN in Louisville, Kentucky, 40202! As an
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play a crucial
role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care before,
during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely
with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other
healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical
outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Preoperative Preparation: Assess
patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop
individualized preoperative care plans. Verify surgical consent,
review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally
for surgery. Intraoperative Nursing Care: Assist in preparing the
operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and
proper functioning of surgical equipment. Collaborate with surgical
team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist
with anesthesia induction and maintenance. Surgical Assistance and
Instrumentation: Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures,
passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required. Maintain
sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the
surgical process. Patient Advocacy and Safety: Advocate for patient
safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing
concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols. Monitor
patients' responses to surgical interventions, anticipating
potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.
Postoperative Care and Monitoring: Transfer patients to
post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring
their vital signs and postoperative status. Assess surgical
incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while
ensuring patient comfort and pain management. Documentation and
Communication: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of
intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications
administered. Communicate effectively with healthcare team members,
providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay current
with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing
practices through continuing education and professional development
activities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and
surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have
varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse
settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies,
contributing to your technological literacy. Different healthcare
facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures.
Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of
compliance and the rationale behind different policies. If you
enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions
provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or
water sports, depending on the assignment location. Travel nurses
often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar
adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support
system during assignments and beyond. With a constant demand for
healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security.
The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of
opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required for
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