Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Med Surg
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Augusta, GA (30901). Join a leading healthcare team specializing in operating room circulation for outpatient surgery. This 14-week travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant Georgia healthcare setting known for its welcoming community and rich history.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Augusta, Georgia 30901
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient Surgery – Operating Room (OR)
• Assignment Duration: 14 weeks (Start: 1/12/2026 – End: 4/20/2026)
• Shift Schedule: Day shifts; alternating weekly between 5x8-hour (6:30am–3:00pm) and 4x8-hour (8:30am–5:00pm); 72 hours per two-week period
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Patient Population: Pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics
• Unit Details: 5 operating rooms, average daily census of 18
• Charting System: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Weekends: No weekend shifts required
• Floating: Rarely required

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or Compact state license (must be in hand at time of application)
• Minimum 1 year of operating room circulator experience in the intraoperative setting
• BLS certification required
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Ability to provide clinical support for diverse patient populations (pediatrics to geriatrics)
• Availability to work major holidays if scheduled during assignment
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO); RTO must be submitted with application
• Compliance with healthcare facility onboarding and orientation requirements

Outpatient RN Responsibilities

• Serve as operating room circulator for outpatient surgical specialties such as retina surgery, total hip/knee replacements, hand surgery, breast oncology and reconstruction, ENT, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and podiatry
• Maintain a safe, sterile environment by adhering to infection control and universal protocol procedures
• Coordinate patient care from pre-op through post-op, ensuring accurate specimen handling and documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care
• Utilize Epic and Pyxis systems for clinical documentation and medication management
• Demonstrate proficiency in wound management and surgical safety practices (fire, laser, radiation safety)
• Support and educate patients and families throughout the surgical experience
• Flexibility to stay beyond scheduled shift based on OR room completion ("dot/double dot" system)

Discover the charm of Augusta, Georgia, and grow your nursing career in a collaborative outpatient surgical environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care!

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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.