Travel
OR
Paducah, KY
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced OR nurse for a 26-week contract. You will provide circulating and/or scrub nursing support across a variety of general surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, and ENT cases.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Call every other day and every other weekend
- Must be willing to float to other specialties as needed
- 26-week contract | Start date: October 15, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and equipment
- Perform pre-operative assessments; verify surgical site, consent, and procedure per protocol
- Execute accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after procedures
- Monitor patient status and safety throughout surgical cases
- Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and post-operative handoff to recovery staff
- Document intraoperative care accurately, including counts, medications, and patient status
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license (state of practice or compact license)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 1+ year of general OR experience
- Ability to function in both circulating and scrub roles across multiple surgical specialties
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN
- CNOR certification
This role offers autonomy within your scope of practice and the opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with a collaborative team.
