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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in York, Pennsylvania

Join a high-acuity operating room team in York, PA, as a travel OR nurse and bring your broad surgical expertise to a dynamic general operating room environment. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced perioperative RN who can independently scrub and circulate across robotics, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, bariatrics, ENT, plastics, vascular, thoracic, and trauma cases.

York offers a welcoming blend of historic character, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to major destinations throughout central Pennsylvania.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170–$2,290
• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN); perioperative nurse
• Location: York, Pennsylvania
• Setting: General operating room; open-heart and neurosurgical cases are excluded
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, typically 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Call: Approximately 2–3 call shifts within each six-week scheduling matrix; 30-minute response time required
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 3–4 weekend shifts per six-week matrix, with about 6–8 weekend shifts during the contract
• Holidays: Holiday coverage as needed; travelers should expect to work two of the three major holidays
• Floating: As needed within the appropriate clinical scope
• Time Off: Requested time off should be limited to a maximum of seven days
• Work Arrangement: On-site travel nursing assignment

Travel Operating Room RN Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent operating room RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license with a clean license history
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred
• Ability to independently scrub and circulate in the operating room
• Independent proficiency with the da Vinci Xi surgical system; experience with the da Vinci 5 system is a plus
• Demonstrated competence with robotic general, gynecologic, thoracic, and urologic procedures
• Ability to function independently across robotics, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, bariatrics, ENT, plastics, vascular, thoracic surgery, and trauma
• Strong knowledge of surgical asepsis, infection prevention, specimen handling, universal protocol, fire safety, radiation safety, and malignant hyperthermia response

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients ranging from neonates and pediatrics to adults and older adults
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for a broad range of surgical procedures
• Scrub and circulate independently while maintaining sterile technique and supporting efficient surgical workflows
• Assist with robotic, orthopedic, general, gynecologic, urologic, bariatric, ENT, plastics, vascular, thoracic, and trauma procedures
• Support laparoscopic, endoscopic, arthroscopic, vascular, thoracic, and complex general surgery cases
• Complete accurate counts, specimen labeling and handling, documentation, surgical time-outs, and safety checks
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams
• Respond safely and effectively to urgent and emergent surgical needs, including trauma and code situations
• Provide call, weekend, holiday, and floating coverage according to the established schedule

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity Stands Out

• Practice in a broad, high-volume general OR environment with exposure to diverse surgical specialties
• Use advanced robotic technology, including the da Vinci Xi and da Vinci 5 systems
• Build on your trauma, robotics, and multi-specialty perioperative nursing experience
• Enjoy a structured four-day workweek in a historic Pennsylvania community with easy access to outdoor activities, dining, and regional cultural attractions

Apply now for this travel operating room RN opportunity in York, Pennsylvania, and join a high-acuity perioperative care team.

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.