Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Jackson, KY | Days (5x8)
This Operating Room travel nurse job in Jackson, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 12-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Kentucky River Medical Center. This role pays $2,314 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Kentucky River Medical Center
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Location: Jackson, KY 41339 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 12 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.
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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Jackson, KY
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near Jackson, Kentucky?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
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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
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Louisville and Lexington anchor Kentucky’s travel nursing market, generating much of the state’s assignment volume across well-established health systems. Both cities offer a navigable pace of life and costs that often feel more manageable than larger metros, making them appealing bases during a contract. Beyond these hubs, communities across eastern Kentucky create steady opportunities for travel nurses to support regional hospitals and expand access to care. The state’s rolling landscapes, warm seasons, and mix of urban and rural settings add variety to each assignment. For nurses open to different care environments, Kentucky travel jobs provide consistent demand and the chance to build meaningful experience across diverse communities.
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 service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Operating Room · Jackson, KY · $2,314 /wk