Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dallas, Texas

Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a fast-paced Operating Room team in Dallas, Texas. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers an opportunity to support adult and geriatric patients across a diverse surgical caseload, including trauma, orthopedic, spine, general, urologic, and vascular procedures. With 20 operating rooms, Epic charting, and a collaborative support team, this travel RN job is ideal for an adaptable Operating Room Registered Nurse committed to safe, high-quality surgical care.

Located in the 75203 area of Dallas, this Texas travel nursing opportunity places you near the energy of a vibrant metropolitan community known for its dining, arts, entertainment, parks, and convenient access to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870-$1,970
• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Operating Room; 20 rooms
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Scheduling: Block scheduling
• Call: No call required
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Required

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas
• At least 1 year of Operating Room nursing or perioperative nursing experience
• Operating Room experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Epic electronic health record charting experience is required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• American Heart Association certification is preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred
• Trauma, community hospital, and complex surgical experience are preferred
• Ability to float as needed and work required weekends and holidays
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, surgical safety, specimen handling, labeling, and Universal Protocol/time-out procedures

Travel OR Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical patient experience
• Support general, orthopedic, spine, trauma, urologic, vascular, and other surgical procedures
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and promote a sterile surgical environment
• Assist with procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, colon resection, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, thyroidectomy, total joint replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, and fracture repair
• Apply expertise in cell saver use, blood and blood product administration, laser safety, radiation safety, infection control, and wound management
• Participate in trauma cases and maintain readiness for changing surgical priorities
• Accurately document patient care and surgical activities in Epic
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nursing staff, radiology, pharmacy, interpretation services, and unit support personnel
• Advocate for patient safety, maintain strong communication, and contribute to an efficient and respectful operating room environment

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract in Dallas, Texas, and bring your perioperative nursing skills to a collaborative surgical care 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.