OR travel

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Specializes in OR Hearts 10.

Any OR travel nurses here? I'm thinking about it but worried about that first step off the ledge. I've been an RN for 11 years. Worked in the OR for 9 years with 8 years of that in the Heart team.

Any ideas?

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Specializes in Operating room..

Someday I want to do it....CVOR nurses are in high demand! Go for it!

MereSanity BSN, RN, CNOR

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I have considered it. I think it would have lots of advantages. I have known several travelers & most of them were excellent nurses. Go for it!

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I am. I absolutely love it! On my first assignment now and going to extend another 3 months. You definitely have to be adaptable. I went from a level 1 trauma center to a small hospital with a different age population. A lot of things are very different than what I was used to, but you just have to be open-minded and willing to learn. Oh, and a lot of positions I've come across are circulate only, so if you're wanting to scrub be sure to ask their expectations during the interview. The only thing I hate is the charting system here. Meditech...ugh!

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Specializes in OR Hearts 10.

We use Meditechright now. Who do you travel with? Do you have to take call?

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