Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Jackson, KY

Key Responsibilities Serve as the circulating RN in the operating room, demonstrating critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in patient care planning and delivery. Assist physicians during surgical cases, including scrubbing when required, and supervise personnel delivering patient care.

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Operating Room Circulator (OR)

Location

Jackson, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Start Time: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Projected Start: August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating RN in the operating room, demonstrating critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in patient care planning and delivery
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR technicians, and other surgical team members to provide safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with State Nurse Practice Act, AORN, and regulatory standards
• Ensure availability and readiness of surgical supplies and support the timeliness of cases
• Communicate with patients' families and update physician preference cards as needed
• Assist physicians during surgical cases, including scrubbing when required, and supervise personnel delivering patient care
• Provide required call coverage including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Kentucky or compact licensure eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience as a Circulator
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong knowledge of AORN standards, hospital policies, and surgical department procedures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience scrubbing in addition to circulating in a variety of surgical specialties
• Familiarity with physician preference card management and surgical supply coordination

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain valuable travel nursing experience in a surgical setting with a structured 13-week contract assignment
• Work as part of a collaborative surgical team in a facility committed to high-quality patient care standards