OR RN
Philadelphia, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) can join a Level I trauma team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This opportunity is designed for an OR RN who is confident with complex surgical procedures, adult trauma care, and both scrub and circulating responsibilities. Philadelphia offers a rich mix of historic character, diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and convenient access to major metropolitan amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care operating room serving adult patients
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Schedule: Four 10-hour night shifts per week, generally 7:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Participation in a rotating call schedule, including weekday and weekend call coverage
• Weekend Requirement: One worked weekend, plus two weekend call shifts during the assignment
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Floating: May float to gastrointestinal services or another affiliated surgery center as needed

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or a compact state at the time of submission
• At least 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience, including 2–3 years in a Level I trauma environment
• Level I and Level II trauma experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• BSN required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS and TNCC certifications
• Trauma certification required
• Recent Cerner charting experience
• Strong experience with adult surgical patients and complex trauma procedures
• Scrub and circulating experience preferred

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical process
• Scrub and circulate for general, orthopedic, vascular, neurological, spinal, and trauma procedures
• Support complex cases such as abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid procedures, spinal fusion, craniotomy, total joint replacement, and trauma surgery
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies according to procedure requirements
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor patient safety throughout surgical procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Complete accurate documentation in Cerner
• Participate in charge responsibilities, call coverage, weekend coverage, and holiday scheduling as assigned
• Float to designated procedural areas when operational needs require

Apply now to join this Philadelphia, Pennsylvania travel nursing opportunity and bring your Operating Room expertise to a high-acuity surgical team.

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.