Travel OR RN - $2,892 per week

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Ranson, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Position: Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse
Department: OR – Cost Center 72
Care Setting: Acute Care
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
Shift: Days
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Duration: 91 weeks (confirm with the account manager)
Charting System: EPIC
BSN Required: No
License Required for Submission: Yes
Scrubbing Required: No
Floating: Not routinely required for travelers

Job Summary

The OR RN provides perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, coordinating care with surgeons and the surgical team, monitoring patient safety, and supporting patients throughout the perioperative process.

The nurse works in a collaborative surgical department handling a broad range of procedures, including orthopedic, general, ophthalmic, gynecological, urological, and plastic surgeries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care throughout the perioperative process.
• Prepare patients and operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, OR technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient safety and maintain appropriate documentation in EPIC.
• Support a variety of surgical procedures according to department protocols.
• Participate in weekday night and weekend on-call rotations.
• Maintain readiness to respond to emergency surgical needs within the required response time.

Surgical Cases

The department performs a variety of procedures, including:

• Orthopedics: Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements; arthroscopies; ACL repairs; ORIF; and selected fractures.
• General Surgery: Bowel resections, appendectomies, gallbladder procedures, and endoscopic procedures.
• Ophthalmology: Cataract surgeries.
• Gynecology: C-sections and hysterectomies.
• Urology: Kidney stone procedures.
• Plastic Surgery: Breast reductions, implants, and hand procedures.
• Other Procedures: Breast biopsies, mastectomies, EGDs, and selected ENT cases.

Required Certifications

All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA):

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Schedule and On-Call Requirements

• Four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Weekday operating hours: 6:45 AM–5:15 PM.
• Weekday on-call shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, as scheduled.
• Weekend on-call coverage: 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday.
• Approximately 3–4 call shifts per month, with weekend call rotating approximately every 6–8 weeks.
• A 30-minute response time is required; the nurse must be dressed and ready to work within that time.
• Holidays are covered through the call rotation.
• The OR is generally closed on weekends and holidays except for on-call cases.

Unit Details

• 3 operating room suites and 1 procedure room.
• Approximately 20–22 cases on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 6–14 cases on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Typical staffing includes an OR RN and approximately two OR technicians per room.
• Charge nurse coverage is available 24/7.
• Scrubs are provided.
• Three departmental orientation shifts with a preceptor after general hospital orientation.
• Travelers are not routinely floated to other units.

Submission Requirements and Restrictions

• Only one position may be submitted to across the entire WVU system at a time.
• Candidate's driver's license address must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Former permanent employees must have been away for at least two years.
• Previous travelers who worked at the facility for one full year must have been away for two years.
• Maximum of two candidate submissions per opening.
• Travel teams must be submitted together in one email.
• Blocked scheduling requests will not be approved.
• Previous travel experience is preferred, but first-time travelers with strong experience in similar OR settings may be considered.
• Prescreen must address candidate dependability and attendance, including what their previous manager would say about them.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required. Medical or religious exemptions must be submitted for review and approval; approval is not guaranteed.
• Cancellation policy: Two shifts per 13-week contract.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced OR RN with strong perioperative skills, AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, EPIC experience, and the flexibility to participate in weekday and weekend call rotations.

About Care Career

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits