Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Fort Myers, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Operating Room RN (OR RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment in Fort Myers, FL (33901). 13-week perioperative nursing opportunity requiring active FL or compact RN license and strong orthopedic OR experience.

Join a dynamic surgical team in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida! We are seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment. Fort Myers (zip code 33901) is renowned for sunny weather, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches—an ideal location for travel nurses seeking work-life balance.

Job Details

• Location: Fort Myers, FL 33901 (Southwest Florida)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (13-week assignment)
• Setting: Operating Room (OR) – Perioperative / Surgical Nursing
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 27, 2026
• Shift: 10-hour days (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri; 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Required; participate in on-call rotation
• EMR: Epic

Required Qualifications – OR RN / Travel Nurse

• Active Florida RN license or compact RN license (must be verifiable through Nursys at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience, with demonstrated perioperative skills
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience required (orthopedic OR nurse experience preferred)
• BLS & ACLS certifications required
• Degree from an accredited nursing program or 5 years of relevant perioperative experience
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred (travel nurse OR assignments)
• Ability to float to other ORs/sister campuses within the health system as needed
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility at time of hire
• All requested time-off must be disclosed at submission

Key Responsibilities – Perioperative / Surgical Nursing

• Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in the Operating Room
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in orthopedic procedures, sterile technique, and perioperative protocols
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to ensure safe, efficient patient care and optimal outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic EMR
• Participate in on-call rotation and float to other operating rooms within the health system as required
• Adhere to facility policies, patient safety standards, and infection control protocols

Why Join This Fort Myers Travel Nursing Assignment?

• Opportunity to work as an OR travel nurse in a high-quality surgical environment
• Gain hands-on orthopedic OR experience and expand perioperative nursing skills
• Work in a desirable Southwest Florida location with easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1890–$1990/week (competitive travel nurse pay; contact recruiter for details)

Apply now to join our surgical team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel nurse in Fort Myers, FL. For faster consideration, ensure your RN licensure is verifiable via Nursys and include any requested time-off at submission. Join our healthcare team today!

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