Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Fort Myers, FL
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)

Location: Fort Myers, FL 33908 Shift: 12‑hour Days (Thu–Fri 6:30 AM–7 PM; Sat 7 AM–7:30 PM) Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Start Date: January 26, 2026 End Date: April 25, 2026

About the Role

The Operating Room Registered Nurse will support a high‑acuity surgical environment serving both adult and pediatric populations. This role requires strong clinical expertise, adaptability, and the ability to function as a fully integrated member of the surgical team. Travelers are expected to uphold the same standards of performance, professionalism, and collaboration as core staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties.
• Support surgical services including ENT, General Surgery, Vascular, Endovascular, Robotics, Dental, GYN, Orthopedics, Spine, and Neurosurgery.
• Participate in required call coverage, averaging four call shifts per month, including EOS (7 PM–11 PM), overnight (7 PM–7 AM), and Backup Call (3 PM–7 AM).
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans using Epic EMR.
• Float as needed to support staffing across the facility and sister campuses.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient case flow.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room experience.
• Pediatric OR experience required.
• Active BLS certification; CNOR preferred.
• Accredited nursing degree on profile or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Prior travel experience highly preferred.
• Ability to meet call requirements and work assigned shift schedule.
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (radius rule).

Additional Requirements

• All RTO and schedule requests must be submitted at the time of application.
• Complete demographic information is required for profile submission, including address, email, full DOB, full SSN, and RN license number.
• Hard documentation deadline is the Monday prior to the start date.
• Culture fit is essential; travelers are welcomed into the unit and expected to function at the level of core staff.
• HWL interview process applies; final offer determined by hiring manager.