Travel
OR
Louisville, KY
Operating Room (OR) Nurse
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced OR nurse to provide circulating and/or scrub support across a variety of surgical specialties. You'll work in a fast-paced surgical environment performing general surgery, orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, and other general surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide circulating and/or scrub nursing support during surgical cases
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and equipment
- Perform pre-operative assessments and verify surgical site, consent, and procedure per protocol
- Execute accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after procedures
- Monitor patient safety and status throughout surgical procedures
- Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation to ensure availability and proper function
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure smooth case flow
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and post-operative handoff to recovery staff
- Document intraoperative care accurately, including counts, medications, and patient status
Requirements
- Active RN license (state or compact license as applicable)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 1+ years of general OR experience
- Ability to function in both circulating and scrub roles across multiple surgical specialties
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
- CNOR certification preferred
Assignment Details
- Location: Louisville, KY
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Start Date: September 27, 2026