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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

$1,777-2,089/week
Posted 1 hour ago  Verified
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    Certification details
  • BLS
    Job details
  • Travel Cardiac Operating Room RN (Scrub and Circulate required)
  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Days, 7a - 7p, call required
  • Call requirements: 2-3 shifts per month, 11p-7a
  • 1+ year recent travel experience required
    Job requirements
  • Cardiac experience required
  • BLS required
  • Scrub & circulate experience required
    Additional Details
  • The Operating Room Nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient in the operating room.
  • As a member of the surgical team the RN works with the Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, ORT’s and other personnel to provide patient care in the Operating Room according to State Nurse Practice Act, AORN and regulatory standards, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Surgical Department.
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring supplies, timeliness of cases, communication with families, updating of physician preference cards, scrubbing and assisting physicians during surgical cases, and supervision of personnel delivering patient care.
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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
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  • Private Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 188 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS575 N River StWilkes-Barre, PA 18764
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About Wilkes-Barre, PA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 80°F, and winter lows can dip to around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available in Wilkes-Barre and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Wilkes-Barre is car-friendly with easily navigable roads.
  • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
  • Wilkes-Barre has a growing population of travel nurses due to its proximity to healthcare facilities and medical centers.
Things to Do
  • Wilkes-Barre offers a variety of dining options, from local eateries to nationally recognized chains.
  • There are art exhibits and live performances at the Fine Arts Fiesta and a cinema and performing arts center for entertainment.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Bear Creek Preserve with its waterfalls and hiking trails.
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