Travel OR RN: Perioperative Nurse Adventure

Jobtome; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

24/7 recruiter support

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, AZ. Pay is $1961 per week. Start date 11/24/2026. This travel role offers competitive pay, benefits, and access to a dedicated clinical team.

As an OR RN, you will prepare the OR, assist with surgeries, maintain sterile technique, document care, and collaborate with surgeons to ensure patient safety and high-quality perioperative care. Active AZ RN license and BLS required.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as an Operating Room RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure.
• Assists in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow.
• Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon.
• Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols.
• Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly.
• Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

OR RN experience

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, AZ. Pay is $1961 per week. Start date 11/24/2026. This travel role offers competitive pay, benefits, and access to a dedicated clinical team.

As an OR RN, you will prepare the OR, assist with surgeries, maintain sterile technique, document care, and collaborate with surgeons to ensure patient safety and high-quality perioperative care. Active AZ RN license and BLS required.