Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts, 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM; weekend call required (approximately 2 weekend call rotations per contract); weekday call approximately 6 shifts; floating required based on facility needs
Highlights:
- Work in a busy 14-room Operating Room serving adult and geriatric surgical patients in a Level I trauma environment
- Diverse case mix including General Surgery, Neuro, Orthopedic, Vascular, and Transplant procedures
- High-acuity surgical volume with complex trauma and emergency cases including GSW/MVA injuries
- Charting system: Cerner EMR; scrubs provided by facility
- Travel nursing assignment with 40-hour orientation period
- Supportive interdisciplinary team including Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, and Rapid Response Teams
Requirements:
- Current Pennsylvania RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience required
- Level I trauma experience required
- Strong experience in Total Joint Replacement, Neuro, Transplant, Vascular, and General Surgery cases required
- Previous charge experience required
- Travel nursing experience required
- BLS and TNCC certifications required
- Experience with specific procedures including: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic surgery, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure, spinal fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, total hip/knee replacements, carotid procedures, AV fistula repair, femoral-popliteal bypass, and AAA repair
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- PA fingerprints and background clearances required
- Completion of facility-specific competency assessment required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Operating Room position offers experienced RNs the chance to work in a high-volume, Level I trauma center with exposure to a comprehensive range of surgical specialties. You'll join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional perioperative care to a diverse patient population, while advancing your skills across multiple surgical disciplines including complex neuro, orthopedic, vascular, and transplant cases. The facility provides comprehensive support services and resources to ensure excellent patient outcomes in a fast-paced, professionally rewarding environment.