Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Step into the operating room as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in the OR and bring your precision compassion and leadership to Columbia Missouri. This is your opportunity to impact every patient you care for while expanding your perioperative expertise in a community that blends Midwestern hospitality with modern healthcare. As you navigate a dynamic caseload youll find your contribution shaping outcomesfrom the most delicate reconstructions to complex general surgery. StartDate is December 22 2025 and the assignment will run for several weeks with extension opportunities based on facility need and your demonstrated performance. Youll work within a collaborative team that respects your skill fosters your growth and supports your well-being every step of the way.

Columbia Missouri offers a compelling backdrop for your travel nursing this welcoming college town youll enjoy a vibrant arts scene diverse dining and ample outdoor experiences along the Missouri River and surrounding state parks. Easy access to the heartlands cultural offerings means you can unwind after shifts with concerts museums hiking trails and family-friendly venues. Beyond the charm of the local scene the broader Missouri region presents opportunities to expand your professional horizons through assignments in various facilities giving you exposure to different perioperative cultures patient populations and protocol landscapes. This role blends the comfort of a stable community with the excitement of a travel assignment all while keeping you connected to the patient populations you serve and the colleagues who become your professional network.

Role specifics and growth opportunities are at the core of this travel RN position. As an OR specialist youll be integral to the perioperative team delivering comprehensive care from pre-op preparation through anesthesia coordination surgical timeouts and meticulous post-operative debriefing. Your responsibilities will include ensuring sterile technique safe patient positioning correct device and instrument setup meticulous room turnaround accurate documentation and proactive communication with surgeons anesthesiologists and circulating nurses. Youll advocate for patient safety manage emergent situations with calm precision and uphold the highest standards of infection control and regulatory compliance. This role is a springboard for professional growth : youll gain exposure to diverse specialties refine your intraoperative decision-making and access ongoing education credits and mentorship that support career advancement within perioperative nursing. The position offers a distinct pathway toward leadership roles whether youre pursuing lead nurse responsibilities specialty certifications or cross-department collaboration that enriches your clinical repertoire.

Youll receive a comprehensive package designed to acknowledge your expertise and keep you motivated throughout the assignment. The weekly pay range is $1885 to $1970 with guaranteed 36.0 hours per week ensuring a predictable schedule as you plan your housing travel and personal time. A competitive benefits tapestry includes a sign-on or performance bonus to recognize your commitment housing assistance to ease relocation and extension opportunities that let you extend your contract if your facility needs and your preferences addition youll benefit from robust support structures including 24 / 7 assistance from the travel programs dedicated team ready to troubleshoot clinical logistical or personal matters as you move between assignments. Youll work with a tailored orientation and onboarding process that respects your prior experience while equipping you to excel under new protocols equipment and patient populations. The arrangement is designed to be flexible yet stable helping you balance professional intensity with restorative downtime and the sense of purpose you bring to each patient interaction.

Our company values your expertise and your resilience. We are committed to empowering our travelers with meaningful assignments ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment where your voice informs care delivery. Youll join a culture that prioritizes safety respects diverse clinical backgrounds and celebrates your contributions to improved surgical outcomes. Whether youre pursuing specialty certifications leadership growth or broadened clinical scope well partner with you to chart an intentional career path. Youll have access to peer networks clinical resources and dedicated mentors who understand the realities of travel nursing and the rewards of perioperative excellence. We emphasize work-life balance transparent communication and a culture that recognizes the human dimension of healthcarebecause when you feel supported your patients receive the highest quality care.

If youre ready to advance your OR nursing career seize this opportunity to join a team that values your skill dedication and future. Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey in Columbia Missouri where a stable assignment meaningful clinical impact and a pathway to ongoing growth await you. This is more than a jobits a conduit to professional mastery personal well-being and a lasting contribution to perioperative care across the regions youll serve. Ready to shape the future of surgical nursing while exploring new places and building lifelong professional relationships Lets begin this journey together.

Please note : The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Privacy & Consent

By applying you agree to TLC Nursings Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message / data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

About TLC Nursing

TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs LPNs CNAs and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield Traveler Protection

ShiftShield protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24 / 7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus

Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.

EEO Statement

TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1885 - 1970