Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Minot, ND
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel opportunity in Minot, ND: 13-week perioperative nursing contract at a Level 2 Trauma Center. Ideal for experienced circulating nurses and perioperative nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in North Dakota while gaining valuable OR and trauma experience.

Job Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Circulating Nurse / Perioperative Nurse
• Location: Minot, North Dakota (58701) — Minot healthcare jobs, North Dakota nursing jobs
• Setting: Operating Room – Circulating Nurse at a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (travel nursing job)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Shift Schedule: Varies: 0545-1415, 0600-1430, 0830-1700, 1300-2130
• On-Call: 1 day per week and portions of 2 weekends in a 6-week rotation
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2320 - $2440
• Start Date: January 19, 2026

Minimum Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year recent Operating Room RN experience required (2 years preferred) — OR RN, perioperative nursing, circulating nurse experience
• Active RN license in North Dakota or compact RN licensure (ND RN license accepted)
• BLS certification (required within orientation period)
• Travel nursing experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Level 2 trauma experience preferred — experience in trauma OR settings is a plus
• CNOR certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of asepsis, infection control, and AORN standards
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Key Responsibilities (Perioperative / Surgical Nurse)

• Serve as the circulating nurse in the Operating Room, ensuring patient safety and high-quality perioperative care during pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases
• Perform thorough patient assessments, prepare and implement individualized care plans, and document according to AORN Standards and Guidelines
• Collaborate with the surgical team, Director of Surgical Services, OR Unit Manager, and Nursing Supervisor to coordinate care and optimize OR flow
• Maintain strict asepsis and infection control practices for all surgical procedures
• Accurately complete all documentation in Cerner and support quality improvement initiatives in the OR

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a Level 2 Trauma Center gaining strong perioperative and trauma OR experience
• Competitive weekly pay for travel registered nurses
• Opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team and expand your perioperative skills
• Enjoy living in Minot — friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and access to outdoor recreation

Ready to advance your perioperative nursing career? Apply now to be considered for this Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel contract in Minot, ND. Join our surgical team and make an immediate impact on patient care in this rewarding travel nursing job.

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