Registered Nurse (OR General)
1 day ago
New Orleans
Job Description Registered Nurse (OR General) - New Orleans, LA (#SM0123) Schedule based on your preferred hours and days! No Client Interview Needed. Start right after credentialing! Get immediate login access to the platform with all open shifts! Location: New Orleans, LA Employment Type: Per-Diem Hourly Rate: $39.54 per hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (OR General) to fill an opening at a hospital located in New Orleans, LA. This role focuses on providing perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing general surgical procedures, ensuring a safe, sterile, and efficient operating room environment in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists. Why Join Us? • Competitive Compensation: $39.54 per hour, • Work Schedule:, • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break), • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST (includes a 30-minute break), • Per-diem (flexible shift options available), • Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment., • Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree)., • Licensure: Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification., • Experience: At least one year of relevant experience is required., • Technical Skills: Proficient in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment (electrosurgical units, suction, laparoscopes, etc.), surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments), medication preparation (including local anesthetics and irrigation solutions), and EMR documentation., • Function in the circulating nurse role, managing the overall nursing care in the operating room while maintaining a safe and sterile environment., • Perform comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments, including verification of consent, surgical site marking, allergies, NPO status, and implant/lab availability., • Assist anesthesia providers and surgeons during patient positioning, skin prep, draping, and intraoperative phases., • Maintain strict sterile technique by monitoring scrubbed team members, opening supplies, and addressing any breaks in sterility immediately., • Select, open, and prepare surgical instruments, supplies, implants, and equipment needed for each specific general surgery procedure (e.g., laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, bowel resection, mastectomy)., • Perform accurate surgical counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments before, during, and after procedures, resolving any discrepancies before wound closure., • Anticipate the surgeon and scrub technologist's needs throughout the procedure, providing additional supplies, instruments, or equipment as requested., • Label and administer medications, irrigations, and local anesthetics on the sterile field, including documentation of usage., • Facilitate safe patient transport, transfer, and positioning, preventing pressure injuries and nerve damage., • Communicate effectively with the surgical team regarding critical events, specimen handling, and post-operative disposition (PACU, ICU, or floor). Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives