Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Flexible scheduling options available including 8-hour and 12-hour shifts;night shift coverage required (11p-7:30a or 7p-7:30a). One worked weekend per schedule period. Call coverage includes 6 weekday on-call shifts and 2 weekend on-call shifts per 6-week schedule period.
Highlights:
- Level I Trauma Center with comprehensive surgical services including liver and kidney transplant procedures
- Both scrub and circulate responsibilities across diverse case mix including orthopedic, neurosurgery, vascular, and trauma cases
- Float opportunities to GI unit and surgical center for varied experience
- Cerner charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support services
- 40-hour orientation period with up to two pre-approved time-off requests
- Contract travel assignment with professional growth opportunities in high-acuity environment
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license or compact state license required at time of submission
- BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required
- Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience with at least 2-3 years of Level I Trauma experience
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Current BLS and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certifications required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers cannot be considered
- Trauma certification required with demonstrated competency in high-acuity cases
- Experience with scrubbing and circulating for arthroscopic surgeries, orthopedic procedures, spinal fusions, craniotomies, vascular procedures, and trauma cases including gunshot/stab wounds and multi-system injuries
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- PA fingerprinting and background clearance required prior to start
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center environment where you'll utilize advanced surgical skills across multiple specialties while making a critical difference in patient outcomes. Join a collaborative team supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary services including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology. This role provides exceptional professional development in high-acuity trauma and transplant surgery with flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.