Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,464/weekOverview
- Start Date01/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Charlottesville, Virginia. Join a leading Level 1 Academic Trauma Center and deliver expert perioperative care across multiple surgical specialties in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. This 13-week travel nursing job offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to experience the vibrant Charlottesville healthcare community near the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.
Charlottesville Nursing Job Details
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908 (Virginia nursing jobs)
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: January 20, 2026
- Shift: Day shifts, 4x10-hour (Mon 7am-5pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 11am-9pm)
- Hours per Week: 40
- Call: 4-6 call shifts per 6-week schedule, including two 12-hour weekend call shifts
- Unit: Operating Room - 2039 (34 ORs, advanced robotics, hybrid ORs)
- Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Virginia or compact state; pending license accepted, must be in-hand before start date)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
- Level 1 trauma center experience required
- Ortho scrub and total joint experience required
- Ability to scrub and circulate in the OR
- Epic charting experience preferred
- BSN preferred
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from facility
- References required
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver perioperative nursing care for diverse surgical cases: ortho, neuro, spine, ENT, plastics, ophthalmology, pediatrics, robotics, general surgery, trauma, transplant, GU/GYN, cardiovascular, thoracic, and more
- Scrub and circulate for procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic surgeries, thyroidectomy, Whipple, and total joint replacements
- Participate in call rotation, including weekend and overnight shifts
- Ensure strict infection control and accurate specimen handling/labeling
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: radiology, pharmacy, support staff
- Float within scope of practice as needed throughout the facility
- Maintain precise documentation using Epic or other clinical charting systems
- Complete orientation and required training modules
Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Charlottesville, VA, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Charlottesville, VA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Charlottesville, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charlottesville is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85-88°F, and winter lows range from 24-27°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Charlottesville, and they can be found with some ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Charlottesville is car-friendly, but public transportation options are somewhat limited.
- Charlottesville has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charlottesville offers a variety of activities including trendy coffee shops, outdoor eateries, indie music concerts, hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, and exploring the historical sites related to Thomas Jefferson's legacy.
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