Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,092 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty : OR - Operating Room

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours

Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Louisville, KY

Advance your surgical nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in downtown Louisville, Kentucky (zip code 40202). Join a top-rated academic medical center renowned for advanced heart care, innovative transplant procedures, and cutting-edge surgical technology. This Louisville healthcare job offers a vibrant urban setting, rich history, and a supportive community—making it an ideal location for your next travel nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details Location : Louisville, Kentucky (40202) – Kentucky nursing jobs

Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting : Operating Room (OR) – Surgical Services

Start Date : November 10, 2025

End Date : February 9, 2026

Duration : 13-week contract

Shift : 6 : 30am – 7 : 00pm (12-hour day shifts)

Hours per Week : 36 (guaranteed hours)

Weekend Rotation : Saturday rotation every 6 weeks

Call Requirements : Minimum 40 hours per 6 weeks

Unit : 31 Operating Rooms, 1 : 1 patient ratio

Scrubs : Provided by facility

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1740 - $1860

Registered Nurse Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky – Kentucky RN jobs

BLS (Basic Life Support) and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required

Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience

Previous travel nurse experience preferred

Strong clinical skills in high-acuity surgical patient care preferred

Experience with neuro, orthopedic (robotics / arthroscopic), thoracic, vascular, transplant, and ENT / radical neck procedures is a plus

Familiarity with Cerner EMR and advanced surgical equipment (Mako, DaVinci, O-Arm, Rosa robots) beneficial

Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in a technologically advanced operating room

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Prepare and maintain the operating room, including surgical instruments and equipment

Provide patient advocacy and support throughout the perioperative experience

Participate in call rotation and scheduled weekend shifts

Demonstrate flexibility and a positive attitude, assisting across multiple surgical service lines as needed

Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Cerner EMR

Take the next step in your nursing career with this Louisville travel nursing job. Experience the excitement of downtown Louisville while making a difference at a nationally recognized healthcare facility. Apply now to join our dedicated surgical team and advance your career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse!

Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us :

Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #420674. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

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