RN - OR

Turkey Creek Metro Knoxville Med.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Turkey Creek Metro Knoxville Med. is seeking a Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Day Shift) in Knoxville, TN. The role requires proficient care in the OR across specialties and accurate Cerner EMR documentation.

The position is a 13-week contract with a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule. Call shifts extend evenings and some overnight hours, with weekend 12-hour calls as needed. Candidates must have 2+ years OR experience and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Operating Room setting, with a focus on various surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Operating Room.
• Assist in surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the sterile field.
• Monitor and assess patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and manage patient pain levels as needed.
• Document all nursing interventions and patient responses in the Cerner EMR system.

Skills

Direct OR care

Team collaboration

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

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Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Day Shift) in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Call requirements typically include being available at the end of the shift until 10:00 PM or overnight from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the week, with weekends divided into 12-hour call shifts.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room will work in a dynamic environment with specialties including GYN, General Robotics, Trauma, Urology Colorectal, Neuro, and Bariatrics. The successful candidate will be proficient in the Cerner EMR system, ensuring accurate documentation and streamlined workflows in collaboration with surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Operating Room.


• Assist in surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining the sterile field.


• Monitor and assess patients before, during, and after surgery.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


• Administer medications and manage patient pain levels as needed.


• Document all nursing interventions and patient responses in the Cerner EMR system.

Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Operating Room setting, with a focus on various surgical specialties.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current BLS certification.


• Current ACLS certification.


• Current PALS certification.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.