Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your surgical nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with this 14-week travel assignment in Augusta, GA (zip code 30901). Join a leading healthcare team in a state-of-the-art hospital, providing perioperative care across a diverse range of surgical specialties including general, neuro, spine, orthopedic, robotics, urology, vascular, and colorectal procedures. Augusta is renowned for its vibrant downtown, scenic riverwalk, and rich history—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and lifestyle appeal.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Length: 14 weeks (January 12, 2026 – April 20, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts per week (06:30 – 17:00)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1840-$1970
• Healthcare Setting: Main Operating Room (16 ORs, average 35 daily cases)
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Charting System: Epic
• Equipment: 2 DaVinci XI Robots, Pyxis medication management
• Location: Augusta, Georgia 30901

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or Compact State (required at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Experience circulating and scrubbing in the OR
• Proficiency in a variety of surgical procedures: general, neuro, ortho, robotics, urology, vascular, colorectal, and more
• Ability to work occasional weekends and take call (7-8 calls per 6-week schedule, plus 1 weekend call and 1-2 weekend shifts per contract)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Two supervisory references (manager or above preferred)

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a high-volume OR environment
• Circulate and scrub for a broad spectrum of surgical cases
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize Epic for electronic charting and Pyxis for medication administration
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Participate in orientation and complete all required training modules
• Demonstrate scheduling flexibility, including working major holidays as needed
• Float to other units as required (rare)

Discover the opportunities of travel nursing in Augusta, GA—home to the Masters Golf Tournament, beautiful parks, and a thriving arts community. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in a collaborative, innovative environment. Apply now for this rewarding Operating Room RN travel job in Georgia!

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