Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Cleveland, OH

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts (schedule covers all days of the week, including rotating weekends, holidays, and call). Available shift times: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub across multiple service lines including General, GYN, ENT, Plastics, Vascular, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Thoracic, and Robotics
• Ensure patient safety by maintaining sterile technique and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to deliver seamless care
• Operate and document in clinical systems such as Epic and Pyxis, and communicate effectively using Vocera and Outlook
• Prepare and verify surgical instruments and supplies, and support efficient OR turnover
• Educate and reassure patients and families as appropriate before and after procedures
• Assist with call coverage and participate in rotating weekend and holiday schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience (mandatory)
• Valid Ohio RN license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association only
• Preferred: Level I trauma experience and CNOR certification
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, walk throughout the day and lift, push, or pull up to 250 lbs with assistance
• Comfortable using Epic, Pyxis, Vocera, and Outlook in a fast-paced OR environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Operating Room nursing: circulating and scrubbing
• Perioperative workflows across multiple surgical specialties
• Electronic health record documentation in Epic
• Medication dispensing systems like Pyxis
• Real-time communication via Vocera
• Strong sterile technique and infection control practices
• Team communication and collaboration in high-acuity surgical settings

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and housing assistance for contract travelers
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical orientation so you hit the floor confidently
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life
• Access to top clinical systems like Epic, Pyxis, and Vocera for streamlined workflow
• Opportunities for professional development and CNOR support
• Paid time off policies per assignment and peer support programs

Travel Perks: Explore Cleveland, OH

Cleveland offers plenty to explore on your days off: visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, stroll the lakefront at Edgewater Park and the shores of Lake Erie, browse the historic West Side Market, catch a show in Playhouse Square, and enjoy world-class art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. For outdoor lovers, the nearby Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park provide great hiking and weekend escapes. Excellent local food scenes in Ohio City and Tremont make post-shift nights delicious.

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