RN:OR

Position covers all specialties since it is for Fri – Sun
● About Facility:
o 492 Beds
o Level II Trauma Center
o Level III NICU
o Primary Stroke Center
● General Information:
o Number of Beds (if applicable): 15; 2 are CVOR
o Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? No
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 2-years experience
● Patient Types:
o Minimal Peds (typically Ortho)
● Patient Ratios:
o 1:1
● Required Skills:
o STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes
▪ RN: circulate only, experience in above case types
▪ Prefer robotics experience (Robotic Mazor/DaVinci XI)
· Open Heart – CVOR? Staff specifically CVOR? How many? 2 would be asked for CVOR if needed.
· Distinguish between Cardiovascular and Vascular experience. CV = open heart. Vascular is peripheral.
· IF THE POSTING IS FOR ORTHO RN – candidate will also need to be proficient with vascular cases (see Vascular OR RN notes) as ortho is the backup team for vascular
● Required Certifications:
o ACLS, BLS
● Support on the Unit:
o ORA
o Desk assistant
o Charge nurse
o Team leaders for service lines
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Cerner
o IV pumps: Plum 360
o Medication dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Spacelabs
● Floating: If yes, where?
o No
● Orientation:
o 2 weeks on day shift, expected to take buddy call while on orientation
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: on call
o On call? If so, what is that schedule? 1 day a weekday, one weekend a month (Friday 3p-7a, Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 24 hours.)
▪ 30 min response time
o Holiday Expectations: Expected to work a holiday per contract
o Approval of time off? To go through manager
o Schedule cycle: Determined by department needs
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Green, provided
o Parking: Parking deck