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

Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) – Travel Contract in Charleston, WV. 13-week pediatric OR travel nursing job; 2+ years RN experience required. Join a dynamic surgical team at a major teaching hospital and expand your perioperative and first assist skills.

Located in the heart of Charleston (zip code 25302), you'll enjoy a vibrant city surrounded by scenic hills and rivers. This major teaching hospital is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing an exceptional environment for professional growth in pediatric operating room nursing and travel nursing jobs in West Virginia.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260 – $2,430
• Role: Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) – Travel RN / Pediatric OR RN
• Location: Charleston, WV (25302) — Charleston travel nursing, West Virginia nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 16, 2026 – July 16, 2026)
• Shift: 5x8-hour day shifts (06:45 – 17:15), with weekday and weekend on-call duties (rotating schedule)
• Unit: 30-bed Operating Room Unit for pediatric patients (newborn to 17 years)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Paid Travel Nursing Perk: Free parking for travelers

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (required) — perioperative and pediatric OR experience highly valued
• Travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers accepted)
• Experience in pediatric and women's specialty settings (preferred)
• Robotic surgery experience (preferred) — experience with robotic-assisted procedures is a plus
• Active WV or Compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be active to start)
• BLS certification (required, American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification (preferred, American Heart Association)
• Minimum 2 manager or charge references within the past 2 years
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions only)
• Locals within 75 miles not accepted; must have permanent address greater than 100 miles from facility (case-by-case for 75-100 miles)

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist duties in the operating room for pediatric patients (newborn to 17 years) — surgical first assist and perioperative nursing responsibilities
• Circulate and scrub in a variety of pediatric and general OR cases, including high-acuity pediatric surgery
• Participate in on-call rotation for weekday and weekend coverage
• Utilize advanced skills including IV starts, robotic surgery assistance, and instrument processing
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to isolation precautions/PPE
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Chart using Cerner electronic medical record (Cerner EMR) — accurate perioperative documentation required
• Assist with wound dressing, suturing, and other surgical procedures as needed

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric surgical environment, expand your skills as an RN First Assist, and enjoy all that Charleston, WV has to offer. Join our healthcare team today—apply now to be considered for this travel RNFA position and other travel nursing jobs in West Virginia.

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