Q: What certifications are commonly held by operating room nurses?

Operating room nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) or Certified Perioperative Nurse ( CNOR ), among others.

Question 1

How much do travel Travel OR Nurse jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, January 8th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse is $2,315, but can pay up to $4,312 per week.

Question 2

What are the best agencies for Travel OR Nurse jobs?

Accepted Answer

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel OR Nurse jobs are TNAA TotalMed RN (264), Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing (246), and Host Healthcare (240).

Question 3

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, January 8th 2026, Vivian has 280 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $110 per hour.

Question 4

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing  jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, January 8th 2026, Vivian has 32 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average and up to $78 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Question 5

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Thursday, January 8th 2026, Vivian has 338 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $93 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 6

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel OR Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Take a look at Vivian's Travel OR Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Question 7

What is an Operating Room Nurse?

Accepted Answer

Many operating room nurses work in hospital surgical departments, but they also work in outpatient surgery centers. Besides general surgery, operating room nurses may also choose subspecialties within the field, such as cardiovascular surgery or neurosurgery.

Operating room nurses, also called surgical nurses or perioperative nurses, are RNs who specialize in the operating room. Perioperative nurses help plan, administer, and evaluate the treatment of patients scheduled for various surgical procedures. They work closely with patients and their family members, as well as the surgical staff and other health care professionals.

Operating Room nursing at a glance

Scope of practice:

Care for patients before, during, and after surgery
Address patient and family member concerns
Monitor patients’ vital signs and report adverse changes
Gather necessary surgical equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure
Ensure operating room sterility and optimal patient care
May work as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or RN First Assistant

Question 8

What certifications are commonly held by operating room nurses?

Accepted Answer

Operating room nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), among others.

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