Travel Registered Nurse

Overview

Step into a pivotal perioperative nursing role as a Registered Nurse in the OR in Dayton, Minnesota. In this specialty, your skilled hands and keen clinical judgment safeguard patient safety from the moment the prep begins until the final post-op handoff. As a traveling OR nurse, you’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub teams to coordinate meticulous workflows, anticipate intraoperative needs, and support seamless patient experiences through a range of procedures.

This assignment is more than a job—it’s a platform to impact lives daily while sharpening your mastery of sterile technique, patient advocacy, and teamwork in dynamic operating rooms across hospitals. Your expertise will drive patient outcomes, elevate standards of care, and empower you to lead with confidence in ever-changing surgical environments.

Minnesota’s natural beauty and vibrant communities await. From the scenic river bluffs and expansive parks to the cultural richness of the Twin Cities, Minnesota offers a welcoming backdrop for professionals who value work–life balance and outdoor exploration. Whether you’re strolling along the Mississippi, skating on winter ice, or enjoying a concert and farm-to-table cuisine, you’ll find opportunities to recharge between cases.

The state’s emphasis on wellness, education, and community creates a supportive setting for clinicians to thrive, learn, and contribute to long-term patient care.

• Core responsibilities:
  
  Provide expert perioperative nursing care, including patient assessment, accurate documentation, sterile technique, and coordination with the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. Assist in preoperative preparation, scrubbing, gowning, draping, instrument handling, and intraoperative monitoring. Safely manage anesthesia transitions, maintain hemodynamic stability, and ensure flawless turnover for successive cases. Deliver patient education, advocate for comfort and safety, and execute precise handoffs to PACU or ambulatory care, with a focus on reducing complications and improving recovery trajectories.
• Professional growth:
  Accelerate your development within the OR specialty through exposure to diverse case mixes, procedural types, and cross-functional teamwork. Earn opportunities for specialty certifications, mentorship roles, and leadership tracks as you demonstrate clinical excellence and reliability in high-stakes environments.
• Competitive benefits:
  Weekly pay between $2,430 and $2,575, with guaranteed hours of 40 per week. Attractive bonus eligibility for qualifying assignments, plus housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation and living arrangements. Flexible extension opportunities allow you to extend your time with a supportive team that values continuity of care and your professional goals.
• Comprehensive support:
  Round-the-clock support from a dedicated travel healthcare team, including 24/7 access to clinical and logistical assistance. The organization provides onboarding, orientation, access to standardized best practices, and a responsive resource network to troubleshoot scheduling, housing, or travel needs, so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
• Work environment:
  Join a network that prioritizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Expect structured orientation, ongoing education, and the chance to collaborate with experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff who share a commitment to patient-centered outcomes. An emphasis on mentorship and career advancement ensures your expertise is recognized and cultivated over time.
• Terms:
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/02/2026. Duration:
  Weeks. The assignment structure is designed to align with clinical needs while offering predictability and opportunities for extension. Guaranteed hours and compensation are confirmed during the hiring process, with a transparent review cycle to align expectations.

The organization is grounded in empowering staff to grow within their careers and cultivate a supportive, inclusive work culture. You’ll find a culture that celebrates expertise, encourages continuous learning, and…