Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,836 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 04 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Johnson City, Tennessee

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Johnson City, TN! This 13-week travel nursing contract places you in a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing hands-on experience with a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of surgical specialties. Johnson City, located in the heart of East Tennessee and the Appalachian Mountains, offers a vibrant healthcare community, scenic beauty, and excellent quality of life—making it a top destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs.

Estimated Weekly Pay

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1,680 - $1,730 per week

Travel Nurse Job Details

Location : Johnson City, TN 37604 (East Tennessee nursing jobs)

Healthcare Setting : Level 1 Trauma Center Operating Room

Contract Length : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 14 / 2025 – End : 3 / 15 / 2026)

Shift : Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06 : 30 – 19 : 00); occasional call and weekends required

Hours per Week : 36

Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Unit Size : 18 Operating Rooms

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (OR RN jobs)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or compact state (must be in hand at submission)

AHA BLS certification required; ACLS and CNOR preferred

Experience in General OR, Pediatric General OR, and Trauma cases required

Epic charting system experience preferred

Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (travel nursing requirement)

Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions accepted)

Ability to complete pre-employment drug testing and fit testing per CDC guidelines

First-time travel nurses welcome to apply

OR RN Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care for surgical patients of all ages

Scrub and circulate for trauma, orthopedic, general, pediatric, and robotic surgeries

Participate in call rotation and provide weekend coverage as scheduled

Mentor nursing students and contribute to clinical education within the healthcare team

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response

Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards

Complete required orientation (16 hours) and online modules (4-5 hours)

Take the next step in your nursing career with this high-demand travel nurse job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in East Tennessee!

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 #436155. 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

About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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