Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,254 per week in Lawrenceville, GA

Job Title

Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse - Travel

Job Summary

This is an exciting 13-week travel assignment for an experienced Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The successful candidate will join a dynamic surgical team, providing expert nursing care to a diverse patient population undergoing various surgical procedures. This role requires a highly skilled and adaptable professional capable of circulating and/or scrubbing for complex cases.

The primary focus of this assignment will be on neurosurgical, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted procedures. We are seeking a versatile OR RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Lawrenceville, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
• Perform duties as a circulating and/or scrub nurse for a variety of surgical specialties.
• Ensure patient safety, advocate for patient needs, and maintain a sterile environment.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.
• Monitor patient vital signs and physiological responses during surgery.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience as an Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in neurosurgical, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted surgical cases.
• Ability to adapt to varying surgical schedules and patient acuities.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and aseptic technique; proficient in surgical instrumentation and equipment; skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response within the OR setting.
• Equipment & Systems: Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system; proficiency with robotic surgical platforms is highly desired.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; strong problem-solving abilities; highly adaptable and versatile in a dynamic surgical environment; commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.
• Hours: Typically starting around 06:30 AM.
• Call Requirements: Required.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: October 5, 2026 - January 2, 2027.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).