Job Description

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Salem, Oregon

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand locum tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) position in Salem, Oregon. Join a leading healthcare team at a community hospital, providing top-quality surgical care to diverse patient populations. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art 18-room OR, while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle and natural beauty of Salem, OR.

Key Job Details – Salem, OR Nursing Opportunity

• Location: Salem, OR 97301 (Oregon healthcare jobs)
  
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel Registered Nurse contract)
  
• Start Date: October 13, 2025
  
• End Date: January 12, 2026
  
• Duration: 13 weeks
  
• Hours per Week: 36
  
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (varied start times: 07:00, 09:00, 11:00); some 10-hour shifts and variable weekday/weekend call shifts
  
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1760 - $1890
  
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
  
• Unit: 18-room Operating Room, daily census ~70 procedures
  

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon RN license can be pending at submission)
  
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative nursing experience)
  
• Epic EMR charting experience required
  
• Ability to float to affiliate hospitals as needed
  
• One supervisor reference required at submission
  
• First-time travel nurses welcome!
  

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in a high-volume OR setting
  
• Assist with inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular/Vascular, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Dental, ENT, Plastics, Ophthalmology, and Trauma
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV and Rapid Response Teams
  
• Participate in scheduled shifts and on-call rotations, including some weekends
  
• Accurately document patient care using Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
  
• Support efficient workflow and patient safety in a fast-paced surgical environment
  
• Float to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed to support patient care
  

Why Choose Salem, Oregon for Your Next Travel Nursing Job? Experience the best of Oregon healthcare jobs in Salem—a welcoming city with scenic riverfront parks, a vibrant arts scene, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest’s top hiking, wineries, and outdoor adventures. Enjoy a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty while advancing your nursing career in Salem, OR.

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Salem, Oregon. Take the next step in your travel nursing journey today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

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. Get to know us:

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #416502. 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

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, For contractors, Locum, Shift work, Day shift, Weekday work,

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