Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Honolulu, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for an Operating Room Registered Nurse travel nursing job in Honolulu, Hawaii, providing circulating RN care on an on-site perioperative team. This short-term assignment offers the opportunity to support surgical patients in a vibrant island community known for its beautiful coastline, outdoor recreation, and rich cultural experiences.
Travel RN Job Details
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Specialty: Operating Room Nursing / Circulating Registered Nurse
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 8 weeks, through December 28, 2026
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage required
- Hours: Availability for up to 40 hours per week is required; guaranteed hours may vary
- Work Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative care environment
- Opportunity: Possible extension based on staffing needs and performance
Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Hawaii is required before the start of the assignment
- At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience
- Operating room, perioperative, and circulating RN experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends
- Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Serve as the circulating Registered Nurse during surgical procedures
- Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
- Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, allergies, and surgical-site preparation according to established protocols
- Maintain a safe, sterile, and well-organized operating room environment
- Document patient assessments, intraoperative care, medications, specimens, counts, and outcomes accurately
- Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the perioperative experience
- Assist with room preparation, equipment checks, surgical counts, and post-procedure handoff
- Respond effectively to changing patient and procedural needs
Apply now for this Honolulu, Hawaii travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced perioperative healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse.
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.
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About Honolulu, HI
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Honolulu, HI here's what you should know:- Higher than the national average due to the high cost of housing and goods, however, wages in healthcare generally match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 70°F.
- Average winter highs of 80°F and lows of 65°F.
- Short-term rentals are available but may be more expensive due to the high demand for furnished housing in a popular tourist destination.
- Car friendliness is moderate, but public transportation options are limited.
- The island's small size makes it easier to navigate with a car.
- Diverse population with a mix of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Caucasian residents.
- Common health issues include sun-related conditions and allergies.
- Honolulu has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities, and access to unique historical sites such as the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Iolani Palace.
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