Travel Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

$2,181/wk

Lexington, KY
Day
3 shifts x 12 hours
Start December 16th · 14 wks
Contract Details
Job Type
Travel
Shift Type
Day
Contract Date
12/16/2025 - 03/24/2026
Expected Length
14 weeks
Hours Per Shift
12
Shifts Per Week
3
Radius Rules
Candidates must live at least 75 miles away from this facility in order to be considered a traveler when applying for this role.
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Requirements
Experience
12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.
Must have at least 48 months of Operating Room experience.
Trauma Level 2 experience is required from any number of months
3 months of experience with Epic is required from any number of months.
References
Candidates must provide 2 manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months in order to be considered for this role
License
Candidates must have a Kentucky license or compact license
Certifications
BLS (Required)
NIHSS (Required)
CNOR (Preferred)
Vaccinations
COVID vaccination required. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
Flu vaccination required. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
Proof of Identification
Proof of identification required
Additional Information

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills and Experience: Must be well rounded and able to circulate a variety of cases. Trauma experience is required. Gynecology, Plastics, Abdominoplasty, Breast augmentation, Mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Infection control, Laser Safety, Radiation Safety, Specimen Handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure, Urinary bladder catheterization, Wound Management, Neurology, Craniotomy, Work Settings, General OR, General Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Thyroidectomy partial/total, Pedi General Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Circumcision, Exploratory laparotomy, Orthopedic, Arthroscopy, Closed reduction of fractures, Open reduction of fractures, Endoscopic Procedures, Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, Peg tube placement/exchange, Robotics, Equipment/ Instrumentation/Supplies, Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords, Urology, Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy, Transurethral resection of the prostate, Pedi Urology, Nephrectomy, Transurethral resection of the prostate, Pedi Orthopedic, Emergency management, Code response, Fire Safety, Latex Allergy, Malignant Hyperthermia, Pedi Endoscopic Procedures, Ear/Nose/Throat, Radical neck dissection, Tracheostomy, Bariatrics, Trauma, Transplant, Pedi Ear/Nose/Throat, Myringotomy with tubes, Tracheostomy

Preferred Skills and Experience: Level 1 experience preferred. Teaching Hospital Experience. Abdominal/ Vaginal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy), Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures, Administration of blood & blood products, ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion), Anterior cervical fusion, Cervical fusions, Insertion of VP shunt, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion, Ambulatory OR, CVOR, Pedi General OR, Trauma, Mastectomy, Central venous line insertion/removal, Colon resection, Colostomy closure/reversal, Epigastric hernia repair, Inguinal hernia repair, Laminectomy/discectomy, Ortho/Spine, Spinal Fusion, Total joint replacement, Cardiothoracic robotic surgery, Colorectal Robotic Surgery, Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Gastrointestinal robotic surgery, Gynecologic robotic surgery, Urologic robotic surgery, Cell saver, Circumcision, Cystectomy, Circumcision, Cystoscopy/Cystogram/Pyelogram, Ochiectomy/Orchidopexy, Closed reduction of fractures, Open reduction of fractures, Spinal fusion/spinal with instrumentation, EGD, Peg tube placement/exchange/removal, Endoscopic sinus procedures, Laryngectomy, Mastoidectomy/Tympanoplasty/Stapedectomy, Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gunshot/stab wounds, MVA (multiple injuries), Kidney, Organ donation, Tonsillectomy/adenoids.

Required Credentials: Basic Math exam, OR Competency exam, OR skills, CORE exams, No-Medication exam or NIHSS. NIHSS must be AHA, American Stroke Association, NIHSS, Apex Innovations or AACME.

Shift & Scheduling Requirements: Weekends required. Call Required: poss 2 lates a week.

Floating Requirements: Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by

Special Request Requirements: Any RTO should be provided at time of submission to be considered. Must be willing to fulfill a full 13 week contract. Please note that should you receive an offer for this position, you will have 48 hours to accept/decline.

Details:

AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.

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