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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Philadelphia, PA

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, providing perioperative care to adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity Operating Room. Join an experienced surgical team supporting general, neuro, orthopedic, vascular, transplant, and trauma procedures.

Travel Operating Room RN Job Details

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 10:45 a.m. – 9:15 p.m.
• Operating Room Setting: Approximately 14-room surgical department serving adult and geriatric patients
• Call Requirement: Approximately six weekday call shifts and two weekend call rotations during the assignment
• Weekend Requirement: No regular weekend shifts; weekend call is required
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC experience required
• Orientation: Department orientation provided

Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
• Strong general Operating Room and perioperative nursing experience
• Level I and Level II trauma experience
• Experience with general surgery, neuro, orthopedic, vascular, transplant, and total joint procedures
• Experience with high-acuity and trauma surgical cases
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Demonstrated EPIC charting experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred
• Ability to float within the nurse’s scope of practice based on department needs
• Availability to participate in required weekday and weekend call rotations

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience.
• Scrub and circulate for a broad range of procedures, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, colon resections, hernia repairs, laparoscopic surgeries, thyroidectomies, and Whipple procedures.
• Support neuro cases such as spinal fusions, cervical and lumbar procedures, craniotomies, and laminectomies or discectomies.
• Assist with orthopedic procedures, including total hip and total knee replacements, fracture procedures, spine cases, and arthroscopic surgeries.
• Participate in vascular procedures such as carotid interventions, arteriovenous fistula repairs, femoral-popliteal bypasses, and abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Care for patients undergoing transplant, trauma, and other high-acuity surgical procedures.
• Complete accurate documentation in EPIC and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary surgical team.
• Maintain adherence to infection prevention, surgical safety, and patient identification standards.
• Provide flexible coverage, including floating and call responsibilities, to support continuity of care.

Why Work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

This Philadelphia travel nursing assignment is located in the 19141 area, offering access to the city’s rich history, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and convenient transportation options.

Apply now for this Philadelphia Operating Room RN travel contract and join an experienced perioperative healthcare 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.