Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Toledo, OH
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
5x8 hrs

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Toledo, Ohio. Join a high-performing surgical services team and support a diverse surgical program in a welcoming Midwestern community known for its waterfront recreation, cultural attractions, and accessible lifestyle. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers an excellent environment for an experienced perioperative nurse to expand clinical expertise across multiple surgical specialties.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Toledo, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Position Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Afternoons, typically five 8-hour shifts per week; four 10-hour shifts may be considered, beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Call Requirement: One full weekend of call during each six-week period
• Operating Room: 18 operating rooms with an average daily caseload of approximately 40–50 cases
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice or a valid compact RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain it according to department requirements
• Successful completion of a required dysrhythmia examination
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practice, sterile technique, AORN standards, and patient safety principles
• Previous Level I trauma experience preferred
• Strong neurosurgical and/or orthopedic experience preferred
• CNOR or SGNA certification preferred
• Completion of an Operating Room internship or structured perioperative training program preferred
• Ability to safely lift, position, transport, and assist with the care of surgical patients
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced surgical environment

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess patients before, during, and after procedures and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate nursing care for patients in the operating room and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote a safe, comfortable environment and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical experience.
• Monitor the operating room and surgical team for adherence to aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.
• Anticipate procedural needs; prepare sterile supplies, equipment, medications, and instrumentation; and assist with gowning and draping.
• Assist with anesthesia induction and emergence, patient positioning, transfers, and safe transport.
• Perform or assist with procedures such as IV insertion, urinary catheter placement, surgical preparation, and related perioperative tasks within scope of practice.
• Administer medications safely, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Support a broad surgical service that may include endoscopy, urology, orthopedics, podiatry, vascular, general surgery, spine, ENT, neurosurgery, total joint procedures, and robotic surgery.
• Utilize clinical technology and specialty equipment, including Epic Optime, Stealth Navigation, and da Vinci robotic systems, as applicable.
• Provide patient and family education, including postoperative instructions and support for coping with illness or treatment.
• Protect patient privacy, practice cultural responsiveness, and contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based care.

Apply now to join this Toledo, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and contribute your Operating Room RN expertise to a collaborative surgical services team.

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