Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Ironwood, Michigan

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment for an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse in Ironwood, Michigan. Join a collaborative surgical services team and expand your perioperative nursing experience across the operating room, pre-op, PACU, and endoscopy. This Michigan travel nurse job offers the opportunity to support diverse surgical and procedural cases in a community-focused setting. Located in Michigan’s scenic western Upper Peninsula, Ironwood provides easy access to outdoor recreation, beautiful forests, and year-round activities in a welcoming small-town community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450-$2,580
• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Ironwood, Michigan
• Healthcare Setting: Surgical services with 3 operating rooms and 1 endoscopy room
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: July 6, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week; 10-hour day shifts
• Typical Shift: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with variable start times between approximately 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. based on scheduled cases
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Approximately 1-2 call shifts per week, generally from the end of the scheduled shift through 7:00 a.m. the following day
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Occasional weekend call and holiday call; no scheduled holiday shifts
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 8 hours

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan
• Minimum of 2 years of operating room nursing experience
• Strong circulating experience in the operating room
• Pre-operative and post-operative nursing experience required
• PACU experience preferred
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate degree in nursing or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing case needs, and collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative teams

Travel OR Nurse Responsibilities

• Circulate a diverse range of surgical and procedural cases in the operating room and endoscopy setting
• Float to pre-op, PACU, endoscopy, and other assigned perioperative areas as needed
• Provide comprehensive nursing care from surgical admission through recovery and unit discharge during call assignments
• Support orthopedic cases, including total knee, hip, and shoulder procedures, ORIFs, hip fracture repairs, and incision and drainage procedures
• Participate in general surgery cases such as laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, lesion removal, lumpectomy, and hemorrhoidectomy
• Support OB/GYN, ophthalmology, podiatry, and endoscopy procedures, including hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopic salpingectomy, cataract removal, bunionectomy, EGD, and colonoscopy
• Complete accurate Epic documentation and maintain compliance with perioperative nursing and patient safety standards
• Prepare equipment, supplies, and operating rooms while promoting safe, efficient patient care
• Demonstrate resilience, professionalism, strong communication, and a positive approach to change

Apply now for this travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Ironwood, Michigan, and join a supportive surgical services team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.