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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Newburgh, Indiana Travel Nursing Contract

Apply for a 12-week travel Operating Room RN assignment in Newburgh, Indiana, providing perioperative nursing care in a collaborative surgical environment.

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for an on-site travel nursing contract. This opportunity is ideal for a confident perioperative nurse who thrives in a collaborative surgical setting and is passionate about delivering safe, efficient, patient-centered care. Newburgh is a welcoming Ohio River community known for its scenic surroundings, historic charm, and convenient access to the greater Evansville area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Newburgh, Indiana
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170–$2,290
• Assignment Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 40 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, with start times staggered between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
• Call Requirement: One call shift per week
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends during the 12-week assignment
• Holiday Requirement: As needed
• Float Requirement: None
• Charting System: Recent EPIC experience required
• Local Candidate Policy: Applicants must reside outside the 40-mile radius requirement

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room, OR, perioperative, or surgical nursing experience
• Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Recent EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing surgical needs while maintaining a calm, professional approach

Travel Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience
• Prepare patients, equipment, supplies, and the operating room for scheduled procedures
• Support GYN surgery, including GYN oncology and urogynecology procedures
• Participate in robotic surgery, plastics, and selected general surgery cases
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes promptly, and communicate effectively with the surgical team
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the care team
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in EPIC
• Follow established standards for infection prevention, patient safety, surgical counts, and specimen handling
• Participate in scheduled call, weekend, and holiday coverage as required
• Contribute to a respectful, efficient, and patient-focused operating room environment

Apply now for this Indiana travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated surgical team in Newburgh.

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.