Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced trauma nursing team in Augusta, Georgia, and put your emergency and high-acuity RN skills to work in a 13-week travel assignment. Augusta offers a welcoming Southern atmosphere, a rich history, and easy access to outdoor recreation and the scenic Savannah River, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment. This role is ideal for a confident Registered Nurse with ED/Trauma experience who thrives during primary and secondary surveys, supports multidisciplinary care, and stays calm under pressure on night shifts.
Job Details
- Position: Trauma Nurse Lead | OR Registered Nurse
- Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Augusta, GA 30909
- Start Date: 9/21/2026
- End Date: 12/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Nights and weekends
- Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Dress Code: Red top and black bottoms
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of ED/Trauma or emergency nursing experience required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- TNCC certification required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- ENPC preferred
- Strong IV insertion skills and a solid foundation in high-acuity patient care
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in a fast-moving trauma environment
- Strong critical thinking skills and confidence in urgent, high-pressure clinical situations
Responsibilities
- Support trauma care during the initial primary and secondary survey process
- Perform IV placement, spinal stabilization, splinting, and related emergency interventions
- Assist with chest tube procedures, traction, central line placement, and arterial line placement as needed
- Help manage mass transfusion workflows using a Level 1 rapid infuser
- Provide OR nursing support when needed and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team
- Deliver rapid, skilled bedside support for emergent procedures
- Maintain clear documentation and contribute to a smooth, efficient trauma response
Apply now for this Augusta, GA travel RN opportunity and bring your trauma nursing expertise to a high-acuity healthcare team today.
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 Augusta, GA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Augusta, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Augusta, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Augusta experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 92°F and mild winters with average lows around 35°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Augusta, GA and can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Augusta is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Augusta has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Augusta.
- Augusta offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, as Augusta is home to the prestigious Masters Tournament.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing are popular due to the city's proximity to the Savannah River and nearby parks.
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