Travel Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator - $2,219 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic OR -
Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of
Columbia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR -
Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/16/2026 -
Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days -
Employment Type: Travel A Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinic is
responsible for providing direct patient care in an outpatient
clinic setting. This role involves assessing, educating, and
coordinating the care of patients in collaboration with healthcare
providers. Clinic RNs play a key role in managing chronic
conditions, performing diagnostic tests, administering treatments
and medications, and ensuring a positive patient experience in a
non-acute, often preventive care environment. This position
requires strong communication, clinical skills, and a focus on
patient education and support. Key Responsibilities: 1. Patient
Assessment and Care: - Perform initial and ongoing patient
assessments, including reviewing medical history, vital signs, and
relevant symptoms. - Collect patient data, including current
medications, allergies, and health concerns, to help guide
diagnosis and treatment plans. - Assist providers with physical
exams and assist with diagnostic procedures or minor treatments as
needed. - Administer medications, vaccines, and injections per
physician orders and within scope of practice. 2. Patient Education
and Counseling: - Educate patients about their medical conditions,
prescribed medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care
strategies (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking cessation). - Provide
instructions for home care, such as wound care, medication
management, and follow-up care after procedures. - Offer emotional
support and counseling to patients, especially for those with
chronic conditions, helping them manage their health outside of the
clinic setting. 3. Treatment Administration and Procedures: -
Administer prescribed treatments, including IV infusions, blood
draws, and wound care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. -
Assist with routine diagnostic tests, such as EKGs, laboratory
specimen collection, and basic imaging procedures. - Prepare and
manage medical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are
sanitized and ready for use. 4. Coordination of Care: - Collaborate
with the healthcare team (physicians, nurse practitioners, medical
assistants) to create and implement individualized care plans. -
Schedule follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and specialty
consultations as needed. - Communicate effectively with patients,
families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and
seamless transitions between appointments or procedures. - Monitor
patient progress and provide ongoing support to ensure treatment
plans are being followed. 5. Health Promotion and Preventive Care:
- Advocate for patient wellness by promoting preventive services
such as annual check-ups, cancer screenings, immunizations, and
wellness exams. - Identify risk factors for common conditions and
provide educational materials and resources to encourage healthy
lifestyle changes. - Assist in managing chronic disease care (e.g.,
diabetes, hypertension, asthma) by monitoring patient symptoms and
supporting self-management strategies. 6. Documentation and Record
Keeping: - Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the
electronic medical record (EMR) system, documenting patient
history, assessments, treatments, and outcomes. - Ensure all
patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatments are appropriately
documented in accordance with clinic protocols and legal standards.
- Complete necessary paperwork, such as consent forms, insurance
verifications, and referrals, in a timely manner. 7. Infection
Control and Safety: - Adhere to infection control practices,
including proper hand hygiene, sterilization of medical equipment,
and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. -
Ensure that all safety protocols are followed, including proper
disposal of medical waste and monitoring for potential patient
safety hazards. 8. Administrative and Support Functions: - Assist
in the triage of patient calls, answering medical inquiries, and
advising on home care instructions or follow-up procedures. -
Support clinic operations by managing patient flow, maintaining
supplies, and handling administrative tasks as required. - Maintain
inventory of medical supplies and medications, ordering and
restocking as needed to ensure clinic operations run smoothly. 9.
Quality Improvement and Professional Development: - Participate in
clinic quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care
processes are continuously evaluated and improved. - Stay current
with the latest medical guidelines, nursing practices, and clinic
protocols through ongoing professional development, training, and
certification. - Engage in patient satisfaction initiatives,
ensuring high levels of patient care and service. Magnet Medical
Job ID 35129642. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0
hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend
amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Clinic
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