Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse in the Associate Travel Program - Surgical Services. This full-time role involves delivering nursing care during surgical procedures across multiple acute care hospitals. Enjoy competitive weekly rates and various benefits including paid time off and health insurance options.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care setting required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting.
• Assist operating physicians with surgical tasks.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Surgical Services

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school/college

Job description

**Details**

+ $1,700- $2,769 Weekly Rate

+ Department: Associate Travel Program - Surgical Services

+ Schedule: Multiple shifts, 40 hours per week

+ Hospital: Multiple acute care hospitals

+ Location: Local and national travel options are available depending on need.

This position is a permanent, full-time role consisting of 13-week travel assignments, not a short-term or temporary contract. Rates vary by location and specialty.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, visit https://about.ascension.org/our-work/associate-travel-program.

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to the community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer._

**Responsibilities**

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
• Perform scrub functions, including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies.
• Perform circulating functions, including monitoring, recording, and communicating patient condition, and managing overall nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist operating physicians with surgical tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, wound exposure, and patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer, accepted by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse license required prior to hire or transfer.
• Must have a compact RN license or a state RN license relevant to the assignment location before starting.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited nursing school/college required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care setting required.

**Additional Preferences**

• Recent (within one year) experience in Surgical Services as a Circulating or Scrub RN preferred.
• Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates eligible for stipends if over 50 miles from their residence. Contact Recruitment for details.

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**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are central to our mission of transforming healthcare and serving those most in need. Join us to impact healthcare delivery through innovative, people-centered solutions. Explore opportunities across our locations and headquarters.

Ascension, a leading non-profit, faith-based health system, comprises over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites, including 140+ hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all we do. Every associate is encouraged to volunteer and positively impact their community. Careers at Ascension are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

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