Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,808 per week in San Jose, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 30, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a
qualified OR RN in San Jose, California, 95101! Pay Information
$2,808 per week About The Position 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.
28853159EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS
Competency Exam Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more
nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing
exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your
advocacy skills. Different facilities may use various healthcare
technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to
these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to
different digital healthcare platforms. Exposure to a variety of
cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment
and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in
high-pressure situations. In some assignments, travel nurses may
have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives,
promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Travel
nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities,
contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in
patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality.
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