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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Orthopedic Surgery | Lynchburg, Virginia

Join our healthcare team as an experienced Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting orthopedic surgery in Lynchburg, Virginia. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to advance your perioperative nursing expertise while working in a community known for its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Specialty: Operating Room Nursing – Orthopedic Services
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 16, 2027
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Call Requirement: 1–2 nights of call per week, plus three 24-hour weekend call shifts during the assignment
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Float Requirement: None

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent operating room or perioperative nursing experience
• Strong orthopedic surgical nursing background
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to meet the required 30-minute call response time
• Availability for the full 13-week assignment and scheduled call rotations

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled surgeries
• Function effectively in the circulating and/or scrub role according to experience and unit needs
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader healthcare team
• Maintain sterile technique and support infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Monitor patient status, anticipate surgical needs, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and support safe transitions of care
• Participate in assigned nighttime and weekend call coverage

Apply now to join this orthopedic travel nursing assignment in Lynchburg, Virginia, and bring your operating room expertise to a collaborative surgical 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.