Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,768 per week

Company : Planet Healthcare

Location : Clarksville, TN, 37040

Posted Date : 2 November 2025

Job Type : Contractor

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room (OR) Tech – First Assist Travel Jobs in Clarksville, TN

Advance your surgical career as an Operating Room (OR) Tech – First Assist with a travel contract in Clarksville, Tennessee (zip code 37040). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern facility, providing top-tier clinical support and patient care in a vibrant community known for its scenic riverfront and historic downtown. Explore new opportunities in Tennessee healthcare while making a difference in the OR.

OR Tech – First Assist Job Details

Location: Clarksville, TN (zip 37040) – Tennessee healthcare jobs
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1470–$1580 per week
Setting: Operating Room (First Assist)
Job Type: Travel contract
Start Date: November 10, 2025
End Date: February 9, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shifts: 4 shifts/week, 10-hour days (06:45–17:15)
Call Schedule: Two weekday evening calls (5p–7p) and one overnight call (5p–7a) per week; weekend call (5p Friday–7a Monday) every 6 weeks
Holiday Requirement: One holiday during assignment
Patient Ratio: 1:1
Number of Beds: 12
EMR System: Cerner
Scrubs: Provided

Qualifications for OR Tech – First Assist

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program
Certified First Assistant (ASA or NBSTSA) – required
Minimum 2 years of experience as a surgical scrub tech or OR Tech
Documented First Assist experience in the operating room
BLS certification (Basic Life Support) required
Must reside more than 50 miles from the Clarksville facility
Travelers must submit all required documentation

Key Responsibilities

Assist surgeons as a First Assist during operative procedures in the OR
Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields and equipment
Perform surgical scrub duties and manage surgical instruments
Participate in scheduled call rotation
Work collaboratively with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient care
Follow all safety and infection control protocols in the operating room

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel OR Tech – First Assist in Clarksville, TN, and take the next step in your surgical career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #418990. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

Our Methodology

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus