Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Company: GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 01/26/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant (OR Tech) Travel Jobs – Portsmouth, Virginia/n /n Advance your surgical career as a CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant (OR Tech) in Portsmouth, VA 23707. This travel healthcare job offers the opportunity to join a leading cardiac surgery team in a city renowned for its waterfront views and vibrant community. Discover top Virginia healthcare jobs and enjoy a rewarding assignment in Portsmouth./n /n/nHealthcare Job Details/n /n - Job Title: CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant (OR Tech)/n - Location: Portsmouth, VA 23707/n - Employment Type: Travel Contract/n - Start Date: January 26, 2026/n - End Date: April 25, 2026/n - Contract Duration: 13 weeks/n - Shift: Days (Mon-Fri 06:45-15:15)/n - Call Rotation: 1 week on, 1 week off (minimal call-back; mostly finishing over-run cases)/n - Average Weekly Hours: 40/n - Estimated Weekly Salary: $2030 - $2190/n - Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)/n /n/nQualifications & Requirements/n /n - Minimum 1 year of recent heart surgical experience in a CVOR setting/n - Proficiency in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures (Hearts, VATS, vein harvesting)/n - Active BLS certification/n - Valid Virginia surgical assistant licensure/n - Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant program/n - Certified Surgical First Assistant (SFA) credential required/n - Completion of Medical Staff privileging process (application fee; 4-6 weeks)/n - Previous clinical experience preferred/n /n/nKey Responsibilities/n /n - Assist surgeons in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries as a Certified Surgical First Assistant/n - Perform patient positioning, retraction, suture tying, dressing application, and skin closure/n - Prepare and set up the operating room with required equipment before procedures/n - Maintain strict sterile technique throughout all surgical procedures/n - Support room turnover and restock surgical supplies/n - Collaborate with charge nurse for assignments and serve as a clinical resource/n - Maintain current surgical assistant certification/n /n/n /n Ready to take your surgical skills to the next level? Apply now for this CVOR travel job in Portsmouth, Virginia and join our healthcare team today!/n 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 450053. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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