Operating Room Travel Nurse

Travel Operating Room Nurse

This Operating Room travel nurse job in Lexington, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 14-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Baptist Health - Lexington. This role pays $2,460 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule.

As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.

Job Details

• Facility: Baptist Health - Lexington
• Location: Lexington, KY 40503
• Contract Length: 14 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)

Responsibilities

• Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
• Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
• Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Kentucky and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Kentucky

Compact license accepted. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.

Explore Lexington, KY

Welcome to Lexington, Kentucky, where the heart of the Bluegrass State beats with charm and a warm southern welcome. With a unique blend of Southern hospitality and urban sophistication, Lexington offers an alluring appeal for travel nurses and allied health professionals. Immerse yourself in the city's rich equestrian heritage, explore its thriving arts scene, and tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Bourbon Trail and farm-to-table cuisine. Indulge in leisure activities like hiking the scenic Red River Gorge or cheering for the Wildcats at the esteemed University of Kentucky. With its mild climate, nearby gems like Louisville and Cincinnati are just a short trip away. Enrich your career and lifestyle by joining Advantis Medical for an unforgettable Lexington experience.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in servicenot only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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