Operating Room Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience to work in the Operating Room. First-time travelers are accepted. The patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics.

Work Setting & Responsibilities

• Main OR covering specialties: General, Neuro, Spine, Orthopedics, Robotics, Urology, Vascular, Colorectal
• Circulate and Scrub experience is required (hard stop)
• Average daily census: 35 patients across 16 rooms
• Unit systems include Epic, Pyxis, and 2 Da Vinci XI Robots
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Floating is rare but may be required within facility and scope of practice
• Weekend shifts: 2–3 weekends per 8-week schedule (in-house or on-call)
• Call requirements: 7-8 calls in an 8-week period, including weekend calls and weekday night calls
• Call shifts: 7 p.m.–7 a.m. or 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Holiday work expected if major holidays fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience within the last year, including circulating and scrubbing skills
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for the state of Georgia required

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on specialty area
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM may be required based on unit assignment (refer to specialty requirements)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Annual background check and education verification required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required

Additional Information

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• RTO blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval

This position offers a dynamic OR environment with advanced technology and a diverse surgical case mix, ideal for nurses seeking travel assignments with opportunities to develop and apply specialized perioperative skills.