Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,117 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Salem, Oregon

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand locum tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) position in Salem, Oregon. Join a leading healthcare team at a community hospital, providing top-quality surgical care to diverse patient populations. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art 18-room OR, while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle and natural beauty of Salem, OR.

Key Job Details – Salem, OR Nursing Opportunity

• Location: Salem, OR 97301 (Oregon healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel Registered Nurse contract)
• Start Date: October 13, 2025
• End Date: January 12, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (varied start times: 07:00, 09:00, 11:00); some 10-hour shifts and variable weekday/weekend call shifts
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1760 - $1890
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
• Unit: 18-room Operating Room, daily census ~70 procedures

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon RN license can be pending at submission)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative nursing experience)
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Ability to float to affiliate hospitals as needed
• One supervisor reference required at submission
• First-time travel nurses welcome!

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in a high-volume OR setting
• Assist with inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular/Vascular, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Dental, ENT, Plastics, Ophthalmology, and Trauma
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV and Rapid Response Teams
• Participate in scheduled shifts and on-call rotations, including some weekends
• Accurately document patient care using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
• Support efficient workflow and patient safety in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Float to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed to support patient care

Why Choose Salem, Oregon for Your Next Travel Nursing Job? Experience the best of Oregon healthcare jobs in Salem—a welcoming city with scenic riverfront parks, a vibrant arts scene, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest’s top hiking, wineries, and outdoor adventures. Enjoy a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty while advancing your nursing career in Salem, OR.

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Salem, Oregon. Take the next step in your travel nursing journey today!

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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