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  • Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 days between assignments.
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  • Bi-weekly weekend travel home.
  • A rental car and paid housing.

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  • Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
  • Paid sick time. Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
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Nomad Health works with Operating Room travel nurses all over the country to help them find high-paying jobs. Operating Room travel jobs at Nomad come with fully loaded travel benefits including medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance on top of a 401(k) with employer matching. Nomad also offers reimbursements for scrubs, licenses, certifications, and up to $1,000 for travel to your assignment. Browse Nomad’s full list of Operating Room travel nurse jobs below to start the next journey in your career.

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Or rn jobs by state, find travel operating room nurse jobs nearby and in destinations all over the united states ..

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Skilled OR RNs and OR techs are a crucial part of any successful surgical team and surgical procedure. Since success in the OR is so important to so many patients and their families, demand remains consistently high for OR nurses and OR techs. This means that there’s an abundance of well-paying OR travel nursing jobs in exciting locations nationwide! If you’re an OR RN, OR tech, or work another OR-related role, read on to learn more and explore nationwide OR job opportunities for travel nurses and travel allied health professionals.

We connect care by staffing amazing healthcare facilities nationwide with talented and hard working Operating Room Registered Nurses .

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We offer competitive compensation packages to fit your needs, including a company-matching 401(k)program and/or per diem allowances.

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Medical Solutions OR travel nurses are eligible for day-one, nationwide medical insurance coverage starting at just $10 per week for a single, basic policy.

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Your dedicated recruiter is there to help guide you throughout your career & Operating Room travel nursing experience with Medical Solutions.

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We want to make your travel nursing experience painless. That's why we will provide reimbursements on state licenses or certification fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about operating room travel nursing jobs with medical solutions and travel nursing in general., everything about or nurses, operating room nurses are in high demand across the country..

A career in OR travel nursing is a great way for you to avoid nurse burnout — the job is still very demanding, but the variety of locations and facilities can help keep you fresh and motivated. It’s also a great way to sharpen your skills, gain crucial experience, and improve your resume.

The OR — sometimes also referred to as a surgery center — is the unit of a facility where surgical procedures are performed. To succeed working in the OR you must be highly organized, have great attention to detail, practice excellent communication skills, and have excellent problem-solving skills.

Operating rooms are designed to serve an array of patients with various conditions that necessitate surgery. Modern ORs can contain a lot of high-tech equipment and even robotic systems, but the healthcare professionals that staff ORs are the backbone of a successful surgery. ORs also have special equipment like emergency resuscitative tools, diagnostic equipment, patient monitors, and respiratory and cardiac support tools.

The ultimate goal of an OR team is a safe, successful surgery that corrects or improves a patient’s physical issue.

Who Works in the OR?

A wide range of healthcare professionals work in the operating room unit in order to serve the needs of OR patients and perform successful operations. OR team members can include OR RNs, CRNAs, RNFAs, sterile techs, surgical techs , radiology techs, biomedical techs, OR LPNs/LVNs, surgeons, assistant surgeons, surgical assistants, anesthesiologists, circulators, administrative staff, and social workers/case managers. OR staff can work within hospitals or at outpatient surgical centers.

Who’s Treated in the OR?

Patients who need to undergo a surgical procedure are treated in the operating room and the underlying reason for each person’s surgery can vary widely. Some of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. typically include knee and hip replacements, fracture repairs, angioplasty, stent procedures, hysterectomies, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, heart bypass surgery, cataract removal, C-sections, hernia repair, low back surgery, breast biopsies, debridement (wound, burn, infection), skin grafts, mastectomy, prostatectomy, partial colectomy, and tonsillectomy.

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Quick OR Facts

  • Commonly required OR RN education : Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), plus passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
  • Commonly required OR certifications : Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Surgical Tech (CST)
  • Commonly preferred OR certifications : Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Commonly required experience to become a travel OR RN : Facilities typically require a minimum of two years of recent, in-hospital experience in order to hire you as an OR travel nurse. You’ll want the benefit of experience since travel nurses have to hit the ground running!

Are you a travel nurse or travel allied health professional looking for your next great career opportunity? Click here to explore OR travel nurse and OR travel allied health jobs!

Why Work With Medical Solutions?

  • We have great travel nursing jobs for Operating Room Nurses nationwide
  • We offer competitive pay and benefits for RNs
  • Our Recruiters specialize in helping OR RNs earn more & explore
  • We offer free, private, and furnished housing
  • We offer travel reimbursements
  • Travel & housing is handled by our in-house specialists
  • We provide 24/7 contact and support

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What is an OR Nurse?

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Operating Room nurses --also known more commonly as OR nurses --are registered nurses who work in an operating room setting. This specialty is unique because OR nurse jobs can be found in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical centers, surgical centers, ambulatory surgery centers, day-surgery settings and many other healthcare clinics. An OR nurse job description will include work in both the pre-op and post-operative areas. 

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) , outlines standards and guidelines to define the OR nurse job description. According to the association, in 2019, OR nurses were the 6th highest in demand out of the top 25 nursing specialties and PACU nurses were the 9th.

Life of an Operating Room Nurse

One question that comes up a lot is, what does an operating room nurse do? The answer will vary depending on the surgical setting and the type of operating room but regardless of all of the variables, an operating room nurse plays a key role during the entire process of surgery. 

The most common operating room nurse job descriptions will include the following OR nurse responsibilities:

  • Assisting with patient care in settings such as the recovery room, procedure room and operating room
  • Administering meds before, during and after surgery
  • Ensuring the operating room remains sterile
  • Checking patient vital signs before, during and after surgery
  • Completing patient charting both via paper and electronic documentation
  • And other responsibilities.

The most common types of operating room nurses are scrub nurses and circulating nurses. 

Why Travel as an Operating Room Nurse?

Benefits of OR Travel Nurse Jobs

There are SO many reasons to travel as an OR nurse! How about these? Great pay, freedom and fun! 

One of the biggest perks of life as an OR travel nurse is the ability to earn great pay! You can use your hard-earned OR nursing skills to make more money, enhance your career and impact patient lives across the country. 

Consider a few of the advantages of becoming an OR travel nurse

  • Higher wages than staff nurses --up to 15 percent more
  • Company-sponsored medical and dental benefits
  • Tax-free travel reimbursement
  • Free housing.

You can discover more of the benefits and perks to becoming an operating room travel nurse here . Don’t forget to search for operating room nurse jobs online using our job search tool !

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Discover opportunities in the heart of healthcare: operating room jobs, step into a world where precision meets passion. operating room (or) jobs offer professionals a chance to be at the forefront of medical interventions, making a direct and lasting impact on patient lives. whether you're a seasoned or veteran or a budding professional eager to carve your niche, our platform brings you closer to diverse opportunities tailored to your expertise., career opportunities.

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As a vital member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing healthcare through your expertise in the operating room. Our agency recognizes the specialized skills you bring to the table, offering a supportive community and competitive benefits that fuel your growth. Step into an arena where your passion for precision meets our commitment to excellence, and together, let's redefine healthcare's frontiers. 

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