Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room RN in Charleston, WV — 13-week travel nurse contract at a leading pediatric and women's hospital. Level I Pediatric Trauma Center & Level IV NICU; Cerner EMR preferred; minimum 2 years OR experience required. Join our surgical nursing team and advance your perioperative career.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Pediatric & Women's Surgery
• Location: Charleston, WV 25302 (Charleston nursing jobs; travel nurse jobs Charleston WV)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (April 2, 2026 – July 2, 2026)
• Shift: Days, 5x8-hour shifts (06:45 – 15:15)
• Hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed
• Unit: 6-bed Operating Room Unit (Pediatric patients: Newborn – 17 years)
• On-Call: Required (self-scheduled weeknights and weekends, rotating)
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Charting / EMR: Cerner (preferred)
• Scrub Color: Bright Blue
• Parking: Free on-site for travelers
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,870 – $1,970 (competitive travel nurse pay)

Minimum Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience, including at least 2 years recent Operating Room (OR) RN experience (perioperative nurse / surgical nurse)
• Travel RN experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Active West Virginia RN license or Compact RN license (pending acceptable; must be active by start date)
• Current BLS (American Heart Association)
• Required clinical skills: Pediatric General OR, General OR, Scrub and Circulate
• Preferred skills: IV start, pediatric and women's specialty experience, exposure to robotic surgery workflows
• Minimum 2 manager/charge references from the past 2 years
• Permanent address must be at least 75 miles from facility (100+ miles preferred) — standard travel nurse distance requirement
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care for pediatric and adolescent surgical patients (newborn to 17 years)
• Perform both scrub and circulating duties across a wide range of pediatric and women's surgical procedures
• Maintain infection control, laser and radiation safety, and compliance with Universal Protocol
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including IV, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response
• Ensure accurate specimen handling and complete documentation in Cerner EMR
• Assist with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and support specialty and robotic surgery workflows as needed
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for weeknights and weekends
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment in a major teaching hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work with a dedicated pediatric and women's surgical team in a high-acuity teaching hospital (Level I Pediatric Trauma Center & Level IV NICU)
• Gain experience in pediatric perioperative care and expand your surgical nursing skills, including potential robotic exposure
• Free on-site parking for travelers and guaranteed 40-hour work week
• Explore Charleston, WV — affordable living, vibrant arts and historic downtown, with easy access to Appalachian outdoor activities

Apply today to join a dynamic surgical team as a Travel Operating Room RN in Charleston, WV. This is an excellent travel nursing job for perioperative nurses seeking pediatric and women's surgery experience. Submit your resume and travel RN references now to be considered.

How to apply: Send your resume, current RN license information, BLS certificate, and two recent manager/charge references. Questions? Contact our travel nursing recruiter to learn more about this Charleston nursing job and other travel nurse opportunities.

Join our healthcare team today — make a difference in pediatric and women's surgical care as a Travel OR RN in Charleston, WV!

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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.