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Kent Hospital

Operating Room Travel Nurse

Warwick, RI · On-site

$2.4K/wk

Operating Room Travel Nurse In Warwick, RI This Operating Room travel nurse job in Warwick, Rhode Island, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at ...

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McLaren Flint

Operating Room Travel Nurse

Lapeer, MI · On-site

$2.2K/wk

Operating Room Travel Nurse This Operating Room travel nurse job in Lapeer, Michigan, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at McLaren - Lapeer ...

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How much do operating room travel nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room travel nurse in the United States is $45.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room travel nurse?

An Operating Room (OR) Travel Nurse is a registered nurse who temporarily works in hospital surgical departments across various locations. They assist in surgical procedures, ensure a sterile environment, and provide preoperative and postoperative care. Travel nurses take short-term assignments, typically lasting 8 to 13 weeks, to help facilities experiencing staffing shortages. This role allows nurses to gain diverse experience, explore new locations, and often earn higher pay than permanent staff. OR travel nurses must be adaptable, skilled in surgical care, and comfortable working in different hospital settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room travel nurse?

To thrive as an Operating Room Travel Nurse, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, knowledge of surgical procedures, and a valid RN license with several years of OR experience. Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and experience with EMR systems and surgical safety protocols are typically expected. Strong adaptability, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are vital for adjusting quickly to new hospital environments and working effectively with various surgical teams. These abilities ensure seamless patient care, safety, and collaboration in the fast-paced and ever-changing operating room settings.

What are some unique challenges faced by operating room travel nurses when transitioning between different healthcare facilities?

Operating Room Travel Nurses often face the challenge of quickly acclimating to new hospital protocols, surgical team dynamics, and varying technologies at each assignment. Each facility may have different documentation systems, equipment, or procedures, requiring travel nurses to be flexible and quick learners. Building rapport with new teammates and surgeons in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment is essential for effective collaboration and patient safety. While this can be demanding, it also provides opportunities to develop a wide range of experience and adaptability in diverse surgical settings.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Travel Nurse job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,573 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Operating Room Travel Nurse

Cape Girardeau, MO • On-site

Saint Francis Medical Center- MO
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$2.7K/wk

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Operating Room Travel Nurse

This Operating Room travel nurse job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Saint Francis Medical Center-MO. This role pays $2,722 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x10 schedule. As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Operating Room travel nurse job in Cape Girardeau, MO, and find others just like it.

Job Details

Facility: Saint Francis Medical Center-MO

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Days (4x10)

Responsibilities
  • Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
  • Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
  • Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
  • Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol
Travel Operating Room Requirements:
  • 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.
Benefits
  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Missouri

Compact license accepted. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Missouri Licensing Center →

Explore Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO faces the Mississippi River with I-55 access and commercial flights at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Many travelers looking for travel RN jobs identify consistent openings across community settings that serve the river counties. Travel nursing jobs align with a downtown grid where errands cluster around core corridors. Popular nearby areas for travelers include Jackson, Scott City, and Perryville. In Missouri, riverfront streets and a local airport help clinicians match housing to shift sites while keeping daily trips short, leaving room for quick resets along the levee and neighborhood parks.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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