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

Apply now for a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) contract in Youngstown, Ohio, supporting 25–40 surgical cases daily with a collaborative perioperative team. This onsite travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an adaptable RN who provides safe, compassionate care in a busy operating room serving a broad patient population.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Days and afternoons
• Call: Approximately 6–8 call shifts per 6-week period
• Work Setting: Onsite operating room, perioperative, and surgical services department
• Local Candidate Policy: This opportunity is not open to local candidates

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a compact state
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience; operating room, perioperative, or critical care experience is preferred
• Operating room experience or successful completion of an OR internship program preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certification or credentials as required for the assignment
• Successful completion of the required dysrhythmia examination
• CNOR certification is preferred
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical safety, infection prevention, and perioperative nursing standards
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and adapt to fluctuating surgical workloads
• Ability to safely lift, move, and transport patients and equipment, with frequent standing, walking, bending, and manual dexterity

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care using the nursing process
• Assess patients before, during, and after procedures; develop individualized plans of care; and evaluate outcomes
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain a safe, organized, and comfortable environment for patients and the surgical team
• Monitor adherence to aseptic technique, sterile-field practices, infection-control procedures, and surgical safety standards
• Anticipate surgical team needs; prepare supplies; operate equipment; assist with gowning and draping; and maintain accurate documentation
• Perform or assist with clinical procedures such as patient preparation, IV insertion, catheter placement, and positioning
• Assist anesthesia personnel during induction and emergence while supporting patient safety throughout the procedure
• Administer medications safely and provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions
• Delegate appropriately, support team learning, communicate effectively, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives

Why Work in Youngstown, Ohio?

Enjoy a welcoming Northeast Ohio community known for affordability, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation while advancing your travel nursing career.

Apply now to join this collaborative surgical services team and explore this Ohio travel nursing opportunity as an Operating Room RN.

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