Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs
$2,060/weekOverview
- Start Date12/29/2025
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a 13-week travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Fort Myers, Florida (33908). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a high-performing surgical environment serving both adult and pediatric patients. Join our healthcare team in Southwest Florida and enjoy the region’s warm climate, beautiful beaches, and vibrant lifestyle.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Fort Myers, FL 33908 (Florida nursing jobs)
- Assignment Type: Travel RN Contract
- Start Date: December 29, 2025
- End Date: March 28, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM), with required on-call
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 – $1,940
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Patient Population: Adult and Pediatric Operating Room
- EMR System: Epic
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience required
- Pediatric OR nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Florida RN license preferred for local candidates)
- BLS certification required
- CNOR certification preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience highly preferred
- Degree accreditation must be on profile or 5+ years of clinical nursing experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (radius rule for travel nurses)
- Willingness to float to other units or sister campuses as needed
Operating Room RN Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in a busy operating room
- Assist in a variety of surgical specialties: ENT, General, Vascular, Endovascular, Robotics, Dental, GYN, Ortho, Spine, and Neurosurgery
- Participate in scheduled call shifts (average 4 per month, including evenings, overnight, and backup call)
- Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR system
- Float to other units or campuses as needed, functioning as core staff
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive unit culture
Why Choose Fort Myers for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment? Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs. Enjoy year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and dining scene while advancing your nursing career in one of the best Florida healthcare locations.
Apply now to join our dedicated surgical team and take the next step in your travel nursing journey in Fort Myers, FL!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHRFor over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Fort Myers, FL
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Fort Myers, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Fort Myers is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 53°F, making it an ideal winter getaway with year-round warm weather.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.
- Fort Myers is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.
- Fort Myers has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the local flora and fauna.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Myers offers a variety of activities including exploring the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, visiting the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, enjoying the beaches at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lover's Key State Park, and experiencing the local art, music, and sports scenes.
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