Travel
OR
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. You will provide direct surgical nursing support in both circulating and scrub roles across a variety of general surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, and ENT procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases
- Perform pre-operative assessments and verify surgical site, consent, and procedure per protocol
- Conduct 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 (Kentucky 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 surgical specialties
- ADN or BSN
Preferred Qualifications
- CNOR certification
Schedule & Duration
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 13-week contract
- Start date: October 25, 2026