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Overview
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Jobs – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Opportunity in Weston, West Virginia. Advance your nursing career with a locum tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse position in Weston, WV (zip code 26452). This travel nursing job offers competitive weekly pay and the chance to work in a community-focused hospital in Lewis County, West Virginia. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and welcoming atmosphere while providing essential clinical support in the operating room.
Key Job Details – OR RN Travel Nursing Jobs
- Employment Type: Locum tenens (Travel Nursing Contract)
- Location: Weston, West Virginia 26452 (Lewis County)
- Healthcare Setting: Ambulatory and General Operating Room
- Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
- Start Date: October 13, 2025
- End Date: January 12, 2026
- Nursing Shifts: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts/week (Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm)
- On-Call: Every 4th weekday & weekend (must be within 30 minutes of facility while on call; some holidays required)
- Orientation: 16 hours (includes modules)
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,750–$1,790
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
- Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending license considered)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications preferred (AHA)
- Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
- Permanent address greater than 100 miles from facility (75–100 miles considered case-by-case)
- Minimum 2 Manager or Charge references within past 2 years
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Travel RN experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a circulating nurse in the Operating Room, ensuring patient safety and supporting surgical teams
- Assist with procedures including General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy), Gynecology (hysterectomy, tubal ligation, C-sections, D&C), Orthopedics (ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, fracture reduction, joint replacement), Ophthalmology (cataract extraction/implant), Pediatric Surgery (appendectomy), and Endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange)
- Preferred experience with ENT procedures (tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy) and bronchoscopy
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, and Social Services
- Maintain infection control, specimen handling/labeling, and universal protocol (time out) procedures
- Float to Surg/PACU/Endoscopy units as needed
- Provide patient care for all age groups: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
Benefits
- 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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.