Travel Contract

OR RN
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,764/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,764/week

Description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract in Tucson, Arizona

Join a collaborative perioperative healthcare team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Tucson, Arizona. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for surgical patients in a well-equipped hospital while enjoying Tucson’s sunny Sonoran Desert climate, scenic mountain views, and vibrant southwestern culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Tucson, Arizona
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 5, 2026
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Call Requirement: Typically 4–5 weekday call shifts per month and 2–3 weekend call shifts per month; weekend call may be 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Call Response: Return to the hospital within 30 minutes of callback
  • Scrubs: Provided
  • Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Arizona
  • At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience, including operating room nursing experience
  • Recent circulating nurse experience required
  • Experience with robotic surgery, general surgery, gynecology, and urology procedures
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to participate in scheduled call coverage and respond within the required timeframe

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
  • Serve as the circulating nurse during general, robotic, gynecologic, and urologic cases
  • Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
  • Complete patient assessments, surgical documentation, time-outs, counts, and specimen handling according to established standards
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and adherence to perioperative policies
  • Respond to scheduled call assignments and support urgent surgical needs when called in
  • Accurately document care and clinical information in the Cerner electronic medical record

Apply now for this Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team in Tucson, Arizona!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523435. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
  • A car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
  • Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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