Description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract – Lancaster, PA (17602)

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-week contract in Lancaster, PA. Weekdays only; no call, holidays, or weekends — excellent work-life balance.

Join a dynamic perioperative team supporting the Main OR in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This contract opportunity offers a consistent weekday schedule (4x10s) and competitive weekly pay, ideal for experienced OR RNs and perioperative nurses seeking contract nursing or short-term assignments in Lancaster, PA (zip code 17602). Lancaster is known for its vibrant arts scene, charming downtown, and beautiful countryside — a great place to live and explore during your assignment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 – $2,500
• Location: Lancaster, PA 17602 (Lancaster County)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4 x 10-hour shifts (7:00am – 5:30pm)
• No call, holidays, or weekends required
• Setting: Main Operating Room (Perioperative / Surgical Nurse role)
• Start Date: June 2, 2026

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania (or eligible compact state RN license)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative experience preferred)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, and OR protocols
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced surgical environment
• CNOR certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative patient care in the Main OR, ensuring safety and comfort throughout surgical procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to deliver high-quality surgical nursing care
• Prepare and maintain a sterile environment in the operating room; adhere to infection control and OR protocols
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to intraoperative changes
• Document perioperative patient care accurately and in a timely manner
• Support multiple specialties as needed, including Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Pathology, Sub-Acute, Pediatric PACU, and Pediatric OR
• Assist with instrument handling, surgical counts, room turnover, and effective pre-op/post-op handoffs

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive weekly pay for OR RN contract roles
• Consistent weekday schedule for better work-life balance
• Opportunity to expand perioperative skills across specialties
• Supportive surgical team in a busy Main OR setting

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) contract in Lancaster, PA. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume to be considered or contact our recruitment team for next steps. This role is ideal for perioperative nurses, surgical RNs, and OR specialists looking for short-term contract nursing opportunities in Pennsylvania.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #484133. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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