Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

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

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

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel assignment at a top academic medical center in downtown Louisville, KY (zip code 40202). This Louisville nursing job offers the chance to work in a leading healthcare facility known for surgical innovation and exceptional patient care. Discover the vibrant urban lifestyle, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming community that make Louisville, Kentucky a premier destination for healthcare professionals.

• Location: Louisville, KY 40202
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (January 5, 2026 – April 6, 2026)
• Shift: 6:30am – 7:00pm (12-hour day shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Rotation: Saturday rotation every 6 weeks
• Call Requirements: Minimum 40 hours per 6 weeks
• Unit: 31 Operating Rooms, 1:1 patient ratio
• EMR: Cerner
• Scrubs: Provided by facility
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1740 - $1860

• Active Kentucky RN license (required for Kentucky nursing jobs)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Previous travel nurse experience preferred
• Strong adaptability, willingness to learn, and a positive, can-do attitude

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures (neuro, orthopedic, thoracic, vascular, transplant, ENT/radical neck)
• Utilize advanced surgical technology including Mako Robot, DaVinci SP & XI Robots, O-Arm, and Rosa Robot
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio in the operating room for individualized care
• Participate in Saturday weekend rotation and fulfill on-call requirements
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced, academic medical center
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work across multiple surgical service lines

Experience the excitement of Louisville while making a difference at a leading Kentucky healthcare facility. Work with state-of-the-art surgical technology and a supportive clinical team in a city celebrated for its arts, culture, and southern hospitality. Apply now to join our healthcare team and secure your next travel nurse job in Louisville, KY!

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With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

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Planet Healthcare Job  # . 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

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