Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Location: Reno, NV
Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 10-05-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide safe, skilled perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures
- Maintain strict sterile technique and surgical field integrity throughout cases
- Prepare and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Perform thorough pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments and documentation
- Advocate for patient safety, infection control, and best practices in the operating room
- Participate in competency validation (Prime Core Competencies, Specialty and Skills exams) and continuous learning
Qualifications
- Current, active Registered Nurse licensure with verification (Nursys verification required)
- Experience as an OR RN or strong perioperative nursing background preferred
- BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
- Successful completion of Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam as required
- Ability to pass required health screenings and occupational health requirements (fit test, TB, MMR, Hep B, influenza vaccine, varicella, Tdap, drug screen, physical)
- Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset, and commitment to patient-centered care
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and OR workflows
- Proficiency in pre-op and post-op assessment and documentation
- Familiarity with circulating and scrub roles in various surgical specialties
- Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and manage OR supplies efficiently
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and adaptability in fast-paced surgical environments
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and assistance to make your travel assignment comfortable
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is less of a headache
- Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and respected
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and streamlined credentialing to get you on shift faster
- Robust onboarding and skills validation (Prime exams and checklists) to set you up for success
- Opportunities to grow professionally and pick up specialty experience in the OR
Travel Perks: Explore Reno, NV
Reno is a great home base for a travel assignment. Enjoy the Riverwalk District and local arts scene, explore nearby Lake Tahoe for hiking, boating and world-class skiing, and take quick weekend trips to Mount Rose Ski Tahoe. History buffs can visit Virginia City’s restored mining town and the National Automobile Museum offers a fun diversion. Plenty of dining, live entertainment and outdoor recreation means your off-hours will be just as rewarding as your shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Operating Room? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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