Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,929 per week in San Antonio, TX
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: San Antonio, TX
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $1,929 per week Shift Information: Days
- 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical
to find a qualified OR RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78201! 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 Facing new challenges regularly builds
resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient,
and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen
circumstances. 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 allows you to experience different
cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique
customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural
competence and enriching your personal and professional life.
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.
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.
Requirements Required for Onboarding Preioperative - Circulate
Preioperative - Scrub 29034241EXPTEMP
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