333 Travel Nurse Jobs
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The number of surgery cases is increasing, making Operating Room (OR) nurses in demand across the United States. OR travel nurse jobs are widely available in both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers based in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Job descriptions for OR nurses usually include the need for strong assessment skills, the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to be a strong advocate for patient safety. OR nurses must also have the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment where the smooth course of surgery can abruptly change, requiring a quick response. Apply for a high-paying OR travel nurse job today.
Operating Room nurses care for patients across the lifespan who are undergoing surgery. Among the job responsibilities for OR nurses are assessing and educating patients, ensuring safe patient positioning, following infection prevention standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. OR nursing is one specialty of Perioperative nursing, which includes nurses who work in preoperative care and Perianesthesia nurses who work in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). The average salary for OR nurses in the United States is more than $83,000.