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OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareDayton, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Dayton, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$67.64
Weekly
$2,435
Yearly (full-time)
$126,620
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $67.64/hour — 71% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Job in Dayton, Ohio

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses can join a pediatric-focused perioperative team in Dayton, Ohio, through this 13-week travel nursing assignment. Bring your OR nursing expertise to an on-site clinical environment and provide precise, compassionate care alongside surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and fellow nurses. Located in the welcoming Miami Valley, Dayton offers a vibrant arts and innovation scene, scenic parks, and convenient access to regional attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Dayton, Ohio
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
  • Schedule: 5 shifts per week
  • Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
  • Orientation: 16 hours
  • Work Setting: On-site pediatric operating room and perioperative department

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license in good standing
  • Permanent Ohio or Compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • At least 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
  • Recent pediatric clinical experience required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • PALS training will be provided upon arrival
  • At least one recent specialty reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director
  • Ability to complete required compliance and submission documentation
  • Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout the pediatric perioperative process
  • Prepare operating rooms, surgical equipment, supplies, and patients for scheduled procedures
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader care team
  • Maintain sterile technique and follow established infection prevention and operating room safety standards
  • Perform circulating or scrub nurse responsibilities according to experience, competency, and assignment needs
  • Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes during surgical procedures
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, specimens, counts, and patient outcomes
  • Support a positive, respectful, and patient-centered pediatric care environment

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel assignment in Dayton, Ohio, and join a collaborative pediatric healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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