Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $135,699 to $214,219 per year in Portland, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Portland, OR
Agency: Ambition 24Hours
Pay: $135,699 to $214,219 per year
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 7 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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We are seeking an experienced RN Manager - Operating Room to lead a high-performing perioperative services team within a large acute care hospital. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a dynamic nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about driving clinical excellence, operational performance, patient safety, and positive caregiver engagement.

This role is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Operating Room and related patient care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting organizational goals and nursing excellence initiatives.

Assignment Details

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Services

Leadership Level: RN Manager

Openings: 1

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Expected Hours: Approximately 50 Hours Per Week

Compensation

Base Salary: $135,699 - $214,219 per year

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for Operating Room services
• Direct clinical and operational activities within assigned departments
• Promote safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivery
• Lead and mentor nursing leadership teams and frontline staff
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Drive quality improvement, performance metrics, and patient safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development
• Partner with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• Support strategic planning and operational growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent first-line nursing leadership experience
• Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience
• Previous experience managing teams and departmental operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of RN experience within Operating Room, Surgical Services, or procedural environments
• Progressive nursing leadership experience
• Current CNOR certification
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams
• Background in high-volume surgical programs