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.