Travel RN Operating Room Location: Providence, Rhode Island Shift/Schedule: Full-time, 13-week travel assignment, shifts per unit needs Pay/Compensation: $66.79 to $68.79 per hour
About the Role
A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking Travel Operating Room RNs in Providence. You will support safe, efficient surgical care as a circulating nurse. This 13-week assignment suits an experienced OR nurse who is confident across service lines.
Assignment Details
Contract assignment, 90 days with possible extension
Work setting: onsite
Openings: 2
Anticipated start: within the next two to three weeks
Candidates must live 60 or more miles from the facility
Core Responsibilities
Circulate for surgical procedures across multiple specialties
Complete pre-operative assessments and patient verification
Maintain sterile fields and aseptic technique throughout cases
Manage counts, specimens and surgical documentation
Advocate for patient safety during every procedure
Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia and surgical techs
Required Qualifications
Active RN license (Rhode Island or compact)
Minimum 2 years of recent OR circulating experience
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Knowledge of AORN standards and surgical safety practices
Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility (travel requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
CNOR certification
Experience in OB, gynecologic or women's health surgery
Epic OpTime experience
Travel or contract assignment experience at multiple facilities
Strong references from recent clinical managers
Flexibility to work varied shifts when the unit needs support
Work Environment
Fast-paced clinical unit with an established care team
Clear orientation to unit policies, systems and workflows
Strong focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance
Shift schedule confirmed before your assignment begins
Collaborative physicians, nurses and support staff
Who Thrives Here
Experienced clinicians who adapt quickly to new units
Professionals who put patient safety first on every shift
Team players who communicate clearly during handoffs
Self-starters comfortable learning new charting systems
Travelers who enjoy new cities and new colleagues
Clinicians who stay calm and focused under pressure
Benefits & Pay
Pay: $66.79 to $68.79 per hour
13-week travel contract
Contract employment through The Employee Connect
Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
Fast, simple application and interview process
Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end
Screening Questions
Do you hold an active Rhode Island or compact RN license?
How many years of OR circulating experience do you have?
Do you live at least 60 miles from Providence, Rhode Island?
How to Apply
Apply today with your current resume. A recruiter from The Employee Connect will review your background, contact qualified candidates quickly, and walk you through next steps, including interviews, onboarding requirements and your start date. Please include your most recent experience, any licenses or certifications, and your availability so we can match you quickly.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$66.79–$68.79 Per Hour
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Asepsisunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Epic OpTime (Operating Room)unmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Women's Healthunmatched
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