Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,261 per week in Memphis, TN
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Memphis
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Memphis, TN
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,261 per week Shift Information: Days
- 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Memphis, Tennessee,
37501! 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 Advocating for patients from diverse
backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your
patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in
various healthcare settings. 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. If you have a sense of
adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore
different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse
yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and
recreational activities. In some assignments, travel nurses may
have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives,
promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. 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. Requirements Required for
Onboarding BLS Competency Exam Preioperative - Circulate
Preioperative - Scrub 29211582EXPTEMP
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