Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Athens, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a 12-week travel assignment in Athens, GA (zip code 30606). This high-demand travel nursing job offers the chance to join a leading outpatient surgery team in one of Georgia's most vibrant healthcare communities. Athens is renowned for its arts scene, historic charm, and outdoor recreation—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.

Travel Nursing Job Details – Athens, GA

• Location: Athens, Georgia (30606) – Georgia nursing jobs
• Assignment Length: 12 weeks
• Setting: Outpatient Surgery Operating Room (6-bed unit)
• Shift: Day shifts; 4x10-hour (06:00 - 16:30) or flexible 3x12-hour (Wed, Thurs, Fri 5:30am-6:00pm) or 4x10-hour shifts (6:30am-6:00pm)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Unit Systems: Epic (charting), Pyxis (medication management)
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float to main hospital OR as needed
• Call Requirements: Yes

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active GA or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (no first-time travelers)
• BLS certification required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic and Pyxis preferred
• Ability to provide clinical support for diverse patient populations (pediatric to geriatric)
• Must be available to work major holidays during assignment
• Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver circulating nursing care for a wide range of surgical procedures (no scrubbing required)
• Support service lines including Dental, ENT, General Surgery, Cataracts, Orthopedics, Plastics, GYN, Pediatrics, Neuro, and Podiatry
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio in a 6-bed OR unit with an average daily census of 20
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Rapid Response, Pharmacy, and Unit Secretary
• Utilize Epic for electronic health record charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Float to main hospital operating room as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation and weekend coverage
• Ensure compliance with all hospital and facility policies and procedures

Discover why Athens, GA is a top destination for travel nurses and healthcare professionals. Enjoy a welcoming community, excellent dining, and easy access to outdoor adventures while advancing your nursing career. Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure your next travel nursing job in Athens, Georgia!

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