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Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract Nursing Job in Lancaster, PA

Apply now for an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) contract nursing job in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Join an experienced perioperative team in an on-site surgical setting supporting orthopedic and general surgery procedures. This opportunity is ideal for a confident operating room nurse who values collaborative care, varied case assignments, and a commitment to patient safety. Lancaster offers a welcoming community, rich history, and convenient access to Central Pennsylvania’s cultural, dining, and outdoor attractions.

Operating Room RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Healthcare Setting: Main Operating Room and perioperative services
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Shift Options: 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., based on departmental needs
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule Notes: No block scheduling. Weekend and holiday coverage is required as part of a rotating team assignment.

Operating Room Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, preferably in an Operating Room or perioperative setting
• Ability to support orthopedic and general surgery cases
• Willingness to work rotating weekend and holiday assignments
• Ability to report to the facility within 30 minutes of receiving a call-in request
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to safe, patient-centered surgical care

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Support orthopedic cases in the main Operating Room and assist with general surgery cases as needed
• Work four 10-hour shifts according to departmental scheduling needs
• Complete one 8-hour shift every third weekend and participate in assigned weekend call coverage
• Participate in one summer holiday and one winter holiday shift and/or call assignment as scheduled
• Provide late-call coverage after the scheduled shift to help complete surgical cases
• Accept one L1, one L2, and one L3 call assignment each week
• Respond promptly to call requirements, including weekend call periods that may extend from Friday evening through Monday morning
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader care team to promote efficient and safe surgical care

Apply now to join this Lancaster, Pennsylvania perioperative nursing team as an Operating Room RN on a rewarding 13-week contract.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.