In twenty yrs as an OR.RN, I have never heard of it. I would steer clear.i wouldn't want to jeopardize my own license because some surgeon doesn't want to pay a RN to circulate. Trust your gut...
I understand tour desire to be in the OR and I know you mentioned pediatrics BUT I personally would not risk my wrist. Carrying cases of instruments and the components needed for orthopedics can definatlynexceed 50 lbs and also some of the patients m...