Travel
OR
Elizabethtown, KY
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Position Overview
The facility's operating room is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide circulating and/or scrub nursing support across a variety of surgical specialties. You'll work in a dynamic surgical environment managing general surgery, orthopedic, GYN, urology, ENT, and other surgical cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform circulating and/or scrub nursing duties during surgical procedures
- Prepare and maintain sterile field, instruments, and equipment
- Conduct pre-operative assessments and verify surgical site, consent, and procedure per protocol
- Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts before, during, and after procedures
- Monitor patient status and safety throughout procedures
- Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure efficient 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, unrestricted RN license (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
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted
Schedule & Contract
- Call required
- 13-week contract
- Start date: November 30, 2026
- Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky