Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,983 per week in Charleston, WV

Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – West Virginia

Start Date: October 1, 2026

Location: West Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, day schedule (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM), with on-call coverage. Every other weekend call required. Call commitment includes 1 day per week plus 1-2 weekends per 4-5 week schedule period. 30-minute response time when on call.

Highlights:

• Work at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
• Average daily census of 22 surgical cases across diverse specialties
• Charting systems include Cerner and Accudose for comprehensive documentation
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with orientation provided every other week
• Comprehensive surgical experience including cardiovascular, general surgery, vascular, thoracic, and robotic procedures
• Free parking provided for traveling healthcare professionals

Requirements:

• Active West Virginia or Compact RN License (pending license accepted for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of in-specialty Operating Room experience required
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• MUST have cardiovascular surgery experience – this is non-negotiable
• Both circulating and scrubbing experience required
• Proficiency in vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting techniques
• Demonstrated competency across multiple surgical specialties including: vascular procedures (AV fistulas/grafts, aortic surgeries, bypasses, carotids, embolectomies), orthopedic procedures (arthroscopies, total joints), general surgery (colorectal resections, laparoscopic procedures, Whipples, liver resections, thyroidectomies, mastectomies), ENT procedures (tracheostomies, laryngectomies, radical neck dissections), urology procedures (cystectomies, nephrectomies, prostatectomies), robotic procedures (gynecologic, colorectal, hernias), and gynecologic procedures (hysterectomies, repairs)
• Permanent address must be at least 100 miles from the facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
• Two professional references from managers or charge nurses within the past 2 years
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption documented
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last employment date before applying

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, diverse surgical environment at a respected teaching institution where you'll utilize and expand your advanced perioperative skills. You'll be part of a dedicated surgical team providing critical care across multiple specialties, working with state-of-the-art technology including robotic surgery platforms. The structured schedule with guaranteed hours and comprehensive orientation ensures a smooth transition while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in complex surgical cases.