Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Franklin, IN
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel OR RN in Franklin, IN — 13-week travel assignment (March 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026). Active RN license (Indiana or compact), 1+ year Operating Room/perioperative nursing experience, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Join a collaborative surgical team and expand your clinical skills in a busy acute care operating room.

About the Assignment & Location

Join a dynamic surgical team in Franklin, Indiana (zip code 46131), a welcoming community with a charming downtown and easy access to the cultural and recreational amenities of the greater Indianapolis area. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity places you in an acute care Operating Room setting handling a variety of surgical cases and delivering high-quality perioperative care.

Job Details

• Location: Franklin, Indiana (46131) — Indiana nursing jobs / Franklin, IN travel nursing
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026)
• Position: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
• Setting: Acute Care – Operating Room (surgical nurse role)
• Shifts: 8-hour day shifts (7:00am – 3:30pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call Requirement: Call begins at end of shift to 7:00am next day; one weekday call every other week and rotating weekends (up to 9 calls in 13 weeks, depending on rotation). Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when on call.
• Charting System: Cerner (experience with Cerner EMR preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2170-$2290/week

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license — Indiana or compact state nursing license acceptable
• At least 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) / perioperative nursing experience
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Moderate sedation training and experience required
• Ability to participate in call rotation and arrive within 30 minutes when on call
• Strong teamwork, communication, and OR sterile technique skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care across a range of surgical specialties (average ~18 cases/day; up to 35 on busy days)
• Serve as an OR RN assisting surgeons and surgical teams while maintaining strict sterile technique and patient safety standards
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including administration and monitoring of moderate sedation and recovery care
• Document patient assessments, procedures, medications, and perioperative care accurately in Cerner
• Respond promptly to emergent surgical needs while on call and participate fully in the call rotation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (anesthesia, surgical techs, PACU, and inpatient units) to ensure smooth patient flow and exceptional clinical outcomes

What to Expect

• Hands-on perioperative experience in a busy acute care OR — ideal for OR RNs seeking travel nursing assignments and professional growth
• Exposure to diverse surgical case mix and opportunities to strengthen moderate sedation and perioperative skills
• Supportive clinical team environment and use of Cerner EMR

Apply now to join our surgical team in Franklin, IN. This travel OR RN opportunity is a great fit for experienced perioperative nurses seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Indiana. Submit your application or contact our recruiter to discuss assignment details and travel nursing benefits.

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