NurseAmerica is a premier nurse employer in the United States that prides itself on connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals to leading healthcare organizations. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and programs for licensure and continued education. With our commitment to excellence, we are seeking skilled nurses in various specialities ready to take the next steps in their careers!

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Company: NurseAmerica Healthcare

Employment Type: Travel Contract

Contract Length: 12 Weeks

Start Date: November 2026

Weekly Gross Pay: Up to $3,100

Taxable Stipend: Up to $1,568 - based on eligibility

About the Opportunity

NurseAmerica Healthcare is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for 12-week travel assignments in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

These opportunities are ideal for OR nurses with strong clinical experience in a fast-paced surgical environment, including trauma cases and multiple surgical specialties. Candidates should be comfortable working rotating shifts and participating in weekend and on-call coverage.

With competitive weekly compensation and the opportunity to experience a new city, this assignment could be a great next step for an experienced travel OR nurse.

Position Details

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: November 2026
• Weekly Gross Pay: Up to $3,100
• Taxable Stipend: Up to $1,568 - based on eligibility
• Schedule Options:
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Evening shift: 4x10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• Shift Rotation: Rotating day, evening, and night shifts
• Call Requirements: Required
• Weekend Requirements: Required
• Scrub Experience: Not Required

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure effective patient care.
• Prepare and maintain the Operating Room environment, ensuring appropriate equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are available.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and respond promptly to changes during perioperative care.
• Follow established infection prevention, sterile technique, and patient safety protocols.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to manage complex surgical cases.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Prioritize care and respond effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.
• Participate in required rotating shifts, weekend coverage, and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current and active RN license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience within the last 3 years; 3 years of recent OR experience is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of Level I Trauma experience within the last 3 years.
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• Strong clinical proficiency across multiple surgical specialties.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and nights.
• Willingness to work weekends and participate in on-call coverage.
• Ability to respond to calls within 30 minutes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide safe, effective care in a high-acuity surgical setting.

Preferred Clinical Experience

Candidates should have strong proficiency in the following areas:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Neurosurgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Robotics, including Da Vinci systems and cardiac/drive machine experience
• Transplant Surgery

Experience across these specialties is highly desirable. Transplant experience is preferred but is not a strict requirement.

Why Join NurseAmerica Healthcare?

• Competitive travel compensation of up to $3,100 per week.
• Stipend package as specified above, subject to eligibility and applicable tax requirements.
• 12-week travel assignment in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Multiple schedule options.
• Recruiter support throughout the hiring and assignment process.
• An opportunity to expand your travel nursing experience in a high-acuity surgical environment.

Interested? Apply today or message us directly to get submitted quickly. Not for you? Refer a qualified candidate and earn up to $500!

Questions? Email us: [email protected]

Learn more: www.nurseamerica.us