Operating Room RN
Paducah, KY
BHS Workforce
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,386/weekOverview
- Start Date08/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration18 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Guaranteed Hours
- License and certification reimbursement
- Referral bonus
Description
Requirements:
- Active RN license in state of practice (or compact license as applicable)
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- CNOR certification preferred
- 1+ years of general OR experience required
- Ability to function in both circulating and/or scrub roles across a variety of surgical specialties
Duties:
- Provide circulating and/or scrub nursing support during a variety of general surgical procedures (general surgery, orthopedic, GYN, urology, ENT, etc.)
- Prepare and maintain sterile field, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases
- Perform pre-operative assessments and verify surgical site, consent, and procedure per protocol
- Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after procedures
- Monitor patient status and safety throughout surgical procedures
- Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation, ensuring availability and proper function
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical team to ensure smooth case flow
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and post-op handoff to PACU staff
- Accurately document intraoperative care, including counts, medications, and patient status, in the EMR
Employer
BHS Workforce
BHS Workforce is a national, Joint Commission-accredited healthcare staffing company built on a simple promise: Tech-Enabled, Human Delivered. We pair modern technology that surfaces the right assignments fast with real recruiters who know your name, answer the phone, and stay in your corner from your first call through your final shift.
We place registered nurses and allied health professionals — including Imaging/Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, and Laboratory — in travel and contract assignments at hospitals and health systems nationwide, along with behavioral health, therapy, and per diem opportunities. Whether you’re after a specific city, a stronger paycheck, or a schedule that finally fits your life, our team helps you get there.
With recruiters across the country, BHS Workforce is mission-driven and people-first. We believe the clinicians who care for patients deserve to be cared for, too — with transparent pay, quick and honest communication, and a recruiter who treats you like a person, not a placement.
About Paducah, KY
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Paducah, KY here's what you should know:- Paducah's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows are around 69°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows are around 26°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Paducah, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Paducah is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population in Paducah is diverse with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues include heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
- Paducah offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as art galleries, live music venues, and local sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing along the Ohio River.
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