Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,660 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Technician – First Assist (Travel Surgical Tech Job in Salem, Virginia)

Advance your healthcare career as an Operating Room Technician (OR Tech) – First Assist with a travel contract in Salem, VA (zip code 24153). Join a leading surgical team in a modern facility featuring 10 main operating rooms, set against the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. This opportunity is ideal for certified surgical technologists seeking Virginia healthcare jobs with excellent clinical support and a vibrant community.

Key Job Details – OR Tech First Assist

Location : Salem, Virginia 24153 (Virginia healthcare jobs)

Facility : 10 main Operating Rooms

Contract Duration : 13 weeks (Start : 10 / 20 / 2025 – End : 1 / 19 / 2026)

Shift : 10-hour days (6 : 45 AM – 5 : 15 PM), rotating call on weeknights and weekends

Employment Type : Travel Surgical Tech Job

Open Positions : 2

Documentation System : Meditech

Dress Code : Scrubs provided

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2,150 - $2,310

Qualifications – Operating Room Technician / First Assist

Minimum 1 year experience as an Operating Room Technician (OR Tech) or First Assist

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Operating Room Technician (ORT) certification required

Licensed First Assist with Virginia Board of Medicine

Clinical proficiency in Ortho, Da Vinci robotic procedures, Neuro, and Ortho trauma

Ability to assist with advanced surgical procedures : craniotomy, spine fusion, liver resection, Whipple, and MAKO total joint

Responsibilities – OR Tech First Assist

Assist surgeons during operative procedures in a 1 : 1 patient ratio environment

Prepare and maintain operating room equipment and surgical supplies

Document procedures accurately using Meditech EMR system

Participate in rotating call coverage for weeknights and weekends

Collaborate with circulators, surgical techs, and the healthcare team

Maintain a safe, sterile environment and comply with hospital policies and clinical guidelines

Discover the charm of Salem, VA—enjoy small-town hospitality, top dining, and easy access to hiking, biking, and cultural events. Apply now to join our innovative surgical department and take the next step in your healthcare 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #419865. 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 GHR Healthcare

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