Job Title: OR
Location: Mammoth Lakes, California
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $75 – $81/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a OR for a temporary assignment in Mammoth Lakes, California. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a OR:
• Carefully assess and monitor the physical status of the patient
• Collect and record necessary data through patient interviews, significant other, observation, review of records, review of diagnostic results, review of physician documentation and consultation with physician and others
• Utilize collected information appropriately in planning and delivering patient care
• Actively listen to the patient and provide appropriate responses, while determining the patient’s perception of their needs and care pertinent to the surgical procedure
• Identify interventions necessary for expected outcomes based on specific surgery, illnesses, injury or disease, behavior and O.R. standard of care
• Anticipate potential problems and adapt to surgical procedures, setting priorities in emergencies, changes in patient status, and unusual occurrences
• Demonstrate competency to create and maintain a sterile field
• Anticipate the need for equipment and supplies before the case begins
• Demonstrate knowledge of expected outcomes of surgery and anesthesia drugs
• Evaluate nursing interventions in relation to established expected outcomes
• Reassess patient status, identify unresolved problems, and implement revised plans of care through effective communication
• Function in an expanded role as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) while also providing registered nursing care primarily for the Orthopedic service
• Provide first-assisting services for surgeons in other surgical specialties when assigned and when required education, demonstrated competency, applicable standardized-procedure authority, and hospital-approved privileges are met
• Work 12-hour varied shifts, 2 shifts per week with rotating weekend call coverage
• Maintain current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Maintain valid State of California Registered Nurse License, CNOR, and RNFA certifications
• Work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments
Benefits for a OR:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
