Registered Nurse (OR General) - Per-Diem

Registered Nurse (OR General) - New Orleans, LA (#SM0123)

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Location: New Orleans, LA
Employment Type: Per-Diem
Hourly Rate: $39.54 per hour

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.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to detail; ability to remain focused and calm during long, complex procedures; strong communication and teamwork skills; adaptability to fast-changing surgical schedules; commitment to patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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).
• Document all intraoperative nursing care, counts, medications, and patient status accurately in the EMR.