Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Dayton, OH
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,660/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses can join a pediatric-focused perioperative team in Dayton, Ohio, through this 13-week travel nursing assignment. Bring your OR nursing expertise to an on-site clinical environment and provide precise, compassionate care alongside surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and fellow nurses. Located in the welcoming Miami Valley, Dayton offers a vibrant arts and innovation scene, scenic parks, and convenient access to regional attractions.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Dayton, Ohio
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Work Setting: On-site pediatric operating room and perioperative department
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- Registered Nurse license in good standing
- Permanent Ohio or Compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
- At least 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
- Recent pediatric clinical experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- PALS training will be provided upon arrival
- At least one recent specialty reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director
- Ability to complete required compliance and submission documentation
- Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout the pediatric perioperative process
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical equipment, supplies, and patients for scheduled procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader care team
- Maintain sterile technique and follow established infection prevention and operating room safety standards
- Perform circulating or scrub nurse responsibilities according to experience, competency, and assignment needs
- Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes during surgical procedures
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, specimens, counts, and patient outcomes
- Support a positive, respectful, and patient-centered pediatric care environment
Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio, and join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team.
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
7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare
Pros
Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with GHR Healthcare
11 nurses found this helpful
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
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
learn more.
About Dayton, OH
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Dayton, OH here's what you should know:- Dayton's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs are around 85°F and winter lows around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Dayton, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Dayton is car-friendly with easy access to highways.
- Public transportation is available but not as extensive as in larger cities.
- Dayton has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Dayton offers a vibrant food scene with independent eateries and a local craft brew scene.
- There are also unique shops, live music venues, and opportunities for world-class performing arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore aviation history at multiple museums and parks, including the Wright Brothers National Museum and the National Museum of the U.S.
- Air Force.
Browse similar jobs
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Middleburg Heights, OH
- GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
- 5x8 hrs, Days
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Middleburg Heights, OH
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 5x8 hrs, Days
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Middleburg Heights, OH
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 5x8 hrs, Days