Operating Room Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Washington, DC. 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital; DC RN license required. Join a dynamic surgical team in the heart of Washington, DC and advance your perioperative nursing career in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20060 (Washington, DC travel nursing job)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse / Surgical Nurse
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:30 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Operating Room (OR, 9 rooms) – Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospital
• On-Call: 2 night calls and 3 weekend calls per month (night calls: 11p-7a; weekend calls: 7a-3p, 3p-11p, or 11p-7a)
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Parking & Transit: Multiple parking options; accessible by Metro and bus lines
• Compensation & Benefits: Estimated weekly pay: $2130-$2250/week. Competitive pay and travel nurse benefits (housing stipend or reimbursement options available) — inquire for details

Required Qualifications

• Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission (required for Washington, DC nursing jobs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative/surgical nurse experience)
• Travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; additional ACLS/PALS if applicable to specialty cases
• Experience in the majority of the following procedures: trauma, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, thyroidectomy, Whipple, spinal/neurosurgeries, robotic surgeries (training available for some specialties)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions accepted for Flu only)
• 2 supervisor references required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to surgical patients in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma OR environment
• Circulate and/or scrub for a variety of surgical cases including general, orthopedic, neuro, robotic, and trauma procedures
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations (nights and weekends) as part of the OR team
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, residents, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document perioperative care using the SIS charting system and maintain accurate surgical counts
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn new skills, including robotic and ophthalmic procedures (training provided as needed)
• Support the hospital’s teaching mission by precepting and working alongside residents and students

Experience the energy and opportunity of Washington, DC while advancing your surgical nursing career. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced OR RNs and perioperative nurses seeking high-acuity clinical exposure and professional development in a teaching hospital. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in surgical patient care.

Apply now — submit your resume, active DC RN license, certifications, and two supervisor references to be considered for this Washington, DC travel nursing position.

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