Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,089 per week in Harlingen, TX

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Harlingen, TX Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,089 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Harlingen, Texas, 78550! 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPreoperative Preparation:\n\nAssess patients' medical histories and current conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans.\nVerify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.\nIntraoperative Nursing Care:\n\nAssist in preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.\nCollaborate with surgical team members to position patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and maintenance.\nSurgical Assistance and Instrumentation:\n\nAnticipate surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies as required.\nMaintain sterile technique and adhere to aseptic practices throughout the surgical process.\nPatient Advocacy and Safety:\n\nAdvocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to surgical protocols.\nMonitor patients' responses to surgical interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening promptly as needed.\nPostoperative Care and Monitoring:\n\nTransfer patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status.\nAssess surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices while ensuring patient comfort and pain management.\nDocumentation and Communication:\n\nMaintain accurate and thorough documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications administered.\nCommunicate effectively with healthcare team members, providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.\nContinuing Education and Professional Development:\n\nStay current with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development activities.\nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Requirements Required for Onboarding Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub 29202081EXPTEMP

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