Operating Room RN (OR Nurse) — Baghdad, Iraq | Full-Time or Contract

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients requiring acute medical or surgical intervention. This role supports pre-operative surgical and post-operative care using clinical judgment to assess plan implement document and evaluate patient care in environments where serious illness or injury may require close monitoring and rapid intervention.

• Provide OR nursing coverage for patients in acute care intensive care short-stay acute pain and chronic pain management settings.
• Prepare patients before surgery and help address questions or concerns.
• Gather supplies and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile operating room environment.
• Position and prepare patients on the operating room table.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Evaluate patients during post-operative phases of care.
• Assist with diagnostic transesophageal echocardiogram procedures for medical and surgical patients.
• Assist with emergency airway management as needed.
• Support surgeon-provided consultative services at the bedside or in outpatient clinic settings.
• Assist surgeons at the bedside for non-ambulatory patients and in clinic settings for ambulatory patients.
• Ensure timely presence for scheduled clinics and surgeries.
• Follow project site procedures standards continuing education and mandatory training requirements.
• Complete required organizational compliance education including client-specific Joint Commission and regulatory requirements.
• Function dependently and independently within guidance from the Nurse Manager or designee.

Qualifications :

• Current full active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license from a U.S. State Territory Commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Three or more years of nursing experience.
• At least six months of OR RN experience within the past year.
• Graduate of an approved and accredited school of nursing.
• Associates bachelors or masters degree in nursing.
• Nursing program must have been accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder required.
• Valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration.
• Must maintain a current passport during assignment in Iraq.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance specifically MRPT.
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
• Must be able to read write and speak English effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous overseas deployed remote or austere environment experience preferred.
• Current U.S. Government security clearance preferred.
• Experience supporting DOS DOD contractor or government healthcare operations helpful.

Additional Information :

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Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time