Travel
OR
Louisville, KY
Operating Room Nurse – 13-Week Contract
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for the operating room to provide direct patient care during surgical procedures. You'll work in a dynamic surgical environment supporting general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, ENT, and other specialties. This role offers the opportunity to practice both circulating and scrub nursing across a variety of cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases
- Perform pre-operative assessments and verify surgical site, consent, and procedures per protocol
- Conduct accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after procedures
- Monitor patient status and safety throughout surgical procedures
- Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation to ensure availability and proper function
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical team members
- 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 in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
- 1+ years of general OR experience
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Ability to function in both circulating and scrub roles
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
- CNOR certification preferred
Schedule
- Days: Friday–Sunday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Call: One 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM call shift on Friday nights
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 22, 2026