Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,199 per week in Lafayette, IN
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Lafayette, IN
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,199 per week Shift Information: Days
- 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Lafayette, Indiana,
47905! 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. Connect with healthcare professionals
nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections
can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and
lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Develop
strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new
environments independently. This independence is not only
professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. If you
enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions
provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or
water sports, depending on the assignment location. Travel nursing
offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location.
You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the
flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.
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