Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Lexington, KY | Days (3x12)
UK Albert B Chandler Hospital (AKA Kentucky Hospital)
Lexington, KY
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in Lexington, KY
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$2,207
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/01
Flexible
Contract
14 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in Lexington, Kentucky, with Advantis Medical is a 14-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UK Albert B Chandler Hospital (AKA Kentucky Hospital). This role pays $2,207 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: UK Albert B Chandler Hospital (AKA Kentucky Hospital)
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Location: Lexington, KY 40536 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 14 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
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.
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital (UK HealthCare) — Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY
The Albert B. Chandler Hospital is the flagship academic medical center of UK HealthCare — the referral hospital for central and eastern Kentucky's most complex trauma, transplant, cardiac, and cancer cases.
- An ACS-verified Level I trauma center — one of only two in Kentucky and the only one serving central and eastern Kentucky — feeding what UK calls the area's busiest emergency department. Read More
- A Level IV NICU (the region's only one) and Golisano Children's Hospital at UK, giving neonatal and pediatric RNs the state's highest level of newborn care.
- The UK Markey Cancer Center — Kentucky's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center — with a dedicated inpatient cancer floor and a 32-bed blood-and-marrow transplant unit.
- Active solid-organ and bone-marrow transplant programs, the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute concentrate transplant, cardiac, and neuro acuity.
- The teaching hospital of the UK College of Medicine, anchoring a health system of 80-plus specialized clinics across the Commonwealth.
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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Lexington, KY
What certifications do travel OR jobs require?
Most travel OR positions require Basic Life Support (BLS), and many hospitals also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). CNOR is preferred by many facilities but required by only a few. Pediatric ORs may ask for PALS.
What recent OR experience is required for travel OR nurse jobs?
Most OR travel jobs expect confidence in general and orthopedic cases plus several additional service lines such as neuro, spine, urology, GYN, vascular, or ENT. Robotic experience is also commonly requested. Facilities may ask for a service-line skills checklist, so be specific about the cases you have circulated or scrubbed recently.
Do travel OR jobs include call?
Often, yes. Hospital OR assignments commonly include evening, overnight, or weekend call, while outpatient surgery centers are less likely to. Call frequency, required response time, and call pay vary by facility, so confirm all three before you accept.
What kind of trauma acuity will RNs see at UK Chandler Hospital?
Chandler is an ACS-verified Level I trauma center — one of only two in Kentucky and the only one serving central and eastern Kentucky — feeding what UK calls the area's busiest emergency department. RNs see the region's highest-acuity trauma, stroke, and critical-care cases.
Which programs drive some of the most complex nursing care at UK Chandler?
Solid-organ and bone-marrow transplant programs, the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute concentrate many of the hospital’s highest-complexity cases. Travelers with transplant, cardiac, neuro, or critical-care experience may find a strong match with these service lines.
What EMR will a travel Operating Room RN use at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital?
UK HealthCare uses Epic for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Travelers who have worked in Epic before may be able to transition into the hospital’s documentation workflows more quickly.
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
Resources for this Operating Room job in Lexington
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live Operating Room salary data for travel nurses.
- View Kentucky salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
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.
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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 · Lexington, KY · $2,207 /wk