Surgery Registered Nurse (RN)

Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) – 13 Week Contract Lake Regional Hospital | Osage Beach, Missouri (Lake of the Ozarks) These assignments support the hospital’s Surgery Department and involve providing nursing care to surgical patients before, during, and after procedures. Surgery RNs assist with patient preparation, monitoring, documentation, and coordination with the surgical care team. Candidates will be interviewed and submitted to the facility for review. Start dates are determined by the facility after candidate selection.

COMPENSATION $32.85 per hour base pay $1,246 weekly stipend for qualified travelers $64 per hour blended based on a 40-hour work week Includes hourly wages and weekly stipend

CONTRACT DETAILS 13-week Surgery RN contract Day shift 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each 40 hours per week Schedule determined by the facility Potential contract extensions based on facility needs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide nursing care to surgical patients Prepare and assess patients before procedures Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders Assist with surgical workflow and patient coordination Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Maintain accurate patient documentation and regulatory compliance

Minimum Qualifications

Active RN license, Missouri or compact state Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred Current BLS certification Current ACLS certification Minimum 1 year acute care hospital experience Surgery, OR, pre-op, PACU, or procedural area experience preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Selected candidates must complete standard healthcare credentialing requirements, which may include background screening, drug testing, TB screening, immunization verification, and other facility health clearances.