Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a night shift travel contract at a top-rated Level I Trauma Center in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana (zip code 46202). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced perioperative nurses seeking travel nurse jobs in Indiana healthcare, offering competitive pay and a vibrant city lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Core 6
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Indiana nursing jobs)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,090 - $2,140
• On-Call: 6 call shifts in a 6-week period
• Holiday Coverage: Work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free onsite parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active and valid Indiana RN license (must be obtained prior to start date)
• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (at least 1 year in Level I Trauma Center accepted)
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Circulating experience required; scrub nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float within hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Two supervisor references required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

OR RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties: general, plastics, GYN, ENT, trauma, neuro, ortho, GU, and colorectal robotics
• Circulate in the operating room; perform scrub duties as needed
• Respond promptly to Level I trauma cases and surgical emergencies
• Float to various units and affiliate hospitals as required
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide holiday coverage
• Document patient care using Cerner electronic health records
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards

Experience the excitement of Indianapolis healthcare while working as a travel nurse in a supportive, innovative surgical environment. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career!

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