Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,646 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/20/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment – Philadelphia, PA (19141) Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Philadelphia, PA – 13-week perioperative travel nurse opportunity at a Level I Trauma Center starting April 20, 2026. Join a high-performing surgical team as a perioperative RN (scrub and circulating nurse) and advance your travel nursing career in a major urban healthcare market. Work in a hospital renowned for advanced surgical procedures, including transplant and trauma surgery, while enjoying Philadelphia’s vibrant culture, history, and dining scene. Ideal for experienced OR travel nurses and surgical RNs seeking challenging cases and professional growth. Job Details - Location: Philadelphia, PA 19141 (Philadelphia healthcare / PA nursing jobs) - Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Job) - Setting: Operating Room (OR) – Level I Trauma Center (trauma nursing, perioperative nursing) - Start Date: April 20, 2026 - End Date: July 20, 2026 - Duration: 13 weeks (13-week travel assignment) - Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) - Hours per Week: 36 - Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,360 - $2,480/week - Patient Population: Adults - Unit Size: 14 OR rooms, daily census of ~30 surgical cases Job Requirements / Qualifications - Active PA or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission (Registered Nurse / RN) - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required - Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room RN experience in a Level I Trauma setting (trauma RN experience required) - Previous travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers) - Experience with liver and kidney transplant surgeries and other complex surgical cases (transplant surgery experience preferred) - Charge nurse experience required (leadership / charge RN) - Experience with Cerner electronic charting system preferred (Cerner EMR) - BLS certification required - NBSTSA or NCCT certification preferred - Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) - Must be able to float to GI unit or Center One Surgery Center as needed (flexible surgical nursing assignments) - Must be able to work two weekend nights and one summer & one winter holiday per 6-week schedule (on-call / holiday rotations) - Compliance with Pennsylvania fingerprinting and onboarding requirements Responsibilities - Provide direct perioperative patient care in the Operating Room, functioning as both circulating and scrub nurse as needed (OR RN, perioperative RN) - Demonstrate clinical expertise across trauma, transplant, cardiovascular, neurology, and vascular surgical cases (surgical nurse responsibilities) - Assist and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response - Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner electronic medical records (EMR documentation) - Float to other surgical units and outpatient surgery centers as required - Participate in scheduled on-call rotations for weekends and holidays - Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and surgical safety standards (patient safety / quality care) - Provide patient and family education throughout the surgical experience and support perioperative care coordination Experience the best of Philadelphia while advancing your career in a fast-paced, supportive Level I Trauma Center. If you are an experienced OR travel nurse or perioperative RN with transplant and trauma expertise, apply now to join our healthcare team. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Philadelphia, PA! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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 465140. 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 For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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