Surgical Unit RN - Velva, North Dakota

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Job Description

A registered nurse with a focus on operating room care is needed to provide exceptional patient-centered surgical support in a Level 2 Trauma Center environment. This role involves circulating nurse duties, ensuring patient safety throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, and collaborating with surgical and nursing leadership to deliver care aligned with current AORN Standards and Recommended Practices.

Location:
Positioned in Velva, ND, this opportunity allows you to work within a vibrant healthcare community serving the surrounding region. Velva offers a blend of small-town charm and accessibility to larger city amenities, creating a balanced lifestyle for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, maintaining vigilant patient safety and asepsis
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of surgical care
• Assist in upholding infection control standards and trauma care protocols consistent with a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Collaborate effectively with the surgical team and leadership to ensure quality care delivery

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current or temporary RN license in North Dakota or valid compact RN licensure
• BLS certification required (to be obtained within orientation period)
• Two or more years of relevant nursing experience preferred, particularly in surgical nursing
• CNOR certification preferred but not mandatory for RN Circulator role
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record system
• Familiarity with trauma center protocols advantageous
• Ability to work efficiently, make sound judgments, and maintain effective team communication

Schedule:

• Shifts vary and may include early morning, mid-day, and evening hours (examples: 0545-1415, 0600-1430, 0830-1700, and 1300-2130)
• On-call responsibilities approximately one day per week plus partial weekend coverage across a six-week schedule

Additional Details:

• 13-week contract assignment
• Travel experience required; candidates must be able to travel and relocate as needed within a 50-mile radius
• Submission packets must include a resume, skills checklist, and proof of licensure with no license verification issues

This contracted role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your surgical nursing expertise in a trauma center setting with a supportive professional team. Candidates committed to delivering high standards of patient care and adaptable to varied scheduling are encouraged to apply. Take the next step in your nursing career by submitting your application today.