OR Registered Nurse | Prestonsburg, Kentucky in Prestonsburg, KY

A skilled Registered Nurse with Operating Room experience is sought for a contract position in Prestonsburg, KY. This opportunity involves supporting complex surgical procedures and providing critical post-anesthesia care within a dynamic hospital environment. Location: Prestonsburg, KY, nestled in the scenic Appalachian region, offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with access to outdoor recreational activities and a close-knit community. The area combines natural beauty with the advantages of healthcare facilities committed to quality patient care. Responsibilities: • Provide perioperative nursing care in a variety of cases including general OR, endarterectomy procedures involving stents and patches, aneurysm repair, vessel cleaning, and clot stripping. • Assist in orthopedic surgeries such as total joint replacements, ORIF, and arthroscopy. • Support general surgery, laparoscopic, and endoscopic GI cases. • Deliver nursing assistance for ENT procedures including tubes, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, thyroid surgeries, nasal fracture repairs, and selected gynecological cases. • Act as PACU RN during call-back shifts to monitor patient recovery and manage post-anesthesia care. • Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications and practice according to established protocols. Qualifications: • Active RN license with at least 2 years of OR nursing experience. • Proficiency in general surgical nursing with demonstrated expertise in vascular and orthopedic procedures. • Previous travel nursing assignments preferred but not required. • Reside within 100 miles of the facility location. • Ability to fulfill call requirements: one shift per week and one weekend per month. • Flexibility to start promptly; adherence to orientation schedule is essential. Schedule: • 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. • Bi-weekly orientation. Take on this engaging role delivering high-impact surgical nursing care in Prestonsburg. This contract assignment supports professional growth while contributing to advanced patient outcomes. Candidates ready to apply should confirm readiness for immediate job commencement and submit one application at a time. Apply today to advance your OR nursing career by providing expert perioperative care in a rewarding clinical setting.