Operating Room RN in Inez, KY

A registered nurse with operating room expertise is needed for a contract position in Inez, KY, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment. This role allows a skilled RN to apply advanced perioperative nursing skills in various surgical specialties, including vascular surgery and orthopedics, while contributing to patient recovery in the PACU.

Location: Inez, KY — A community rich in Kentucky’s natural beauty and southern hospitality, Inez offers a peaceful living environment with access to outdoor activities and a tight-knit community feel.

Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the general operating room covering diverse cases: endarterectomy with stents and patches, aneurysm and vessel cleaning, orthopedic procedures (totals, ORIF, arthroscopy), laparoscopic surgery, and gynecological procedures.
• Assist with ENT procedures including tubes, tonsil and adenoid surgeries, thyroid operations, nasal fracture repairs.
• Support post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nursing during call-back situations.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety, proper preparation, and recovery.
• Participate in required shifts, including night and weekend call duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years’ OR nursing experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• Reside within 100 miles of the facility.
• Ability to commit to 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, plus call demands (one shift per week, one weekend per month).

Schedule:

• 10-hour shifts.
• One call shift and one weekend per month required.

This contract opportunity begins promptly with bi-weekly orientation. Candidates must confirm assignment acceptance within 24 hours and submit only for this position to avoid duplication.

Take the next step to advance your perioperative nursing career in a supportive surgical setting. Apply today to secure your placement in this rewarding role.