HC3B01 Operating Room Nurse - Cardiac URMC Strong Memorial Hospital - Rochester, NYPosition Overview: We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse specializing in Cardiac procedures to join our surgical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced operating room setting. This role requires expertise in both scrubbing and circulating for cardiac surgeries, ensuring seamless coordination of surgical procedures. Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in the operating room, ensuring safety and adherence to best practices.
- Assist in cardiac surgeries by scrubbing and circulating as needed.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain sterile techniques and uphold infection control protocols.
- Prepare and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Monitor patient vitals and respond promptly to any intraoperative complications.
- Document surgical procedures and patient progress accurately.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of operating room experience, with a focus on cardiac procedures.
- Licensure/Certification: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required.
- Skills: Ability to scrub and circulate in cardiac surgeries.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required but Preferred):
- Experience working in a high-volume surgical unit.
- Previous travel nursing experience.
Compensation & Benefits:For 36-hour contracts:
- Weekly Gross Pay: $3,212
- Weekly Taxable Pay: $1,728
- Weekly Non-Taxable Stipends: $1,484
For 48-hour contracts:
- Weekly Gross Pay: $4,214
- Weekly Taxable Pay: $2,730
- Weekly Non-Taxable Stipends: $1,484
- Hourly W2 Rate: $52.50
- Overtime Rate: $78.75
This is a 13-week travel contract with a rotating Day/Evening/Night shift schedule. Join our team and be part of a world-class institution dedicated to excellence in cardiac surgery!