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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville, TN for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Madisonville, Kentucky – 42431
    Distance from Nashville: 90 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 13
$2,105 to $2,319
Weekly Pay*
Need a RN for Surgery. Def need to be very skilled in ortho, general, abdominal, urology, vascular. Hearts would be a bonus!!!
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Nashville: 155 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team. 300 bed community hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Nashville: 155 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
460 bed teaching hospital. Facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Nashville: 155 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team. 300 bed community hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Nashville: 168 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Carbondale, Illinois – 62901
    Distance from Nashville: 172 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hiram, Georgia – 30141
    Distance from Nashville: 195 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,604 to $1,767
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Nashville: 203 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,604 to $1,768
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Duluth, Georgia – 30097
    Distance from Nashville: 211 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,023 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
A great opportunity to join the Emory team at John’s Creek! This is a close knit team with friendly surgeons Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Total Joints (hips, knees, shoulders), Spine (ortho & neuro), General (chole, appy, colon), Robotics (urology, general, colorectal, GYN)
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Nashville: 213 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30303
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,766 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
Bill rate: $ 130 M-F 645a-515p, no call 10hr Day 8 WEEKS 40 GWW
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30303
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,766 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
Bill rate: $ 130 M-F 645a-515p, no call 10hr Day 8 WEEKS 40 GWW
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 13
Contact for Details
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lawrenceville, Georgia – 30045
    Distance from Nashville: 220 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Nashville: 231 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,879 to $2,071
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room (OR unit) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,919 to $2,115
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,919 to $2,115
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
$1,819 to $2,005
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Selma, Alabama – 36701
    Distance from Nashville: 260 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,949 to $2,148
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Meridian, Mississippi – 39301
    Distance from Nashville: 285 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Greenville, Ohio – 45331
    Distance from Nashville: 296 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 13
Contact for Details
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Warner Robins, Georgia – 31093
    Distance from Nashville: 304 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,021 to $2,227
Weekly Pay*
Number of Beds/Cases: 8 rooms/550 cases Selling Points for unit: Cases have GEN, ROBOTICS, GYN, ORTHO,PODIATRY, MINOR VASCULAR, ENT, UROLOGY, GI
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Nashville. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Nashville and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Nashville and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Nashville, TN

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Nashville?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Nashville and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Nashville and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Nashville can make an average of $1,703 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Nashville?

  • Skyline Medical Center in Nashville
  • Centennial Medical Center in Nashville
  • StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna (19.5 miles from Nashville)
  • Tristar Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield (24.4 miles from Nashville)
  • Horizon Medical Center in Dickson (34.2 miles from Nashville)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Nashville?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Nashville is 13 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville

In Nashville, facilities like Skyline Medical Center and Centennial Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Metrocenter / North Roads Park (zip code 37228), Metro / Second an dHume (zip code 37116) and East Germantown (zip code 37116) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Nashville’s OR job opportunities are Brentwood (9.2 miles), Hermitage (9.3 miles) and Hendersonville (13.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 37167 (19.5 miles), 37172 (24.4 miles) and 37055 (34.2 miles).

Nashville Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Nashville. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Nashville.

Centennial Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
1 wks, 3 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 24 wks
Address
2300 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hope Gardens (37219), Downtown Nashville (37219), Buena Vista (37208), Cherokee Park (37212), North Capitol (37219)
Hendersonville Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
6 wks and 13 wks
Address
355 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hillwood (37077), Glen Oaks (37077), Rosewood (37075), Meadowvale (37075), Creekwood Estates (37075)
Horizon Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
111 Highway 70 East
Dickson, TN 37055
Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
2011 Murphy Ave Ste 400
Nashville, TN 37203
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hope Gardens (37219), Downtown Nashville (37219), North Capitol (37219), Buena Vista (37208), Germantown (37116)
Skyline Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks, 13 wks, and 813 wks
Address
3441 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Nearby Neighborhoods
Metrocenter / North Roads Park (37228), Metro / Second an dHume (37116), East Germantown (37116), Buena Vista (37228), Troppard Heights (37218)
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
3 wks, 7 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
555 HARTSVILLE PIKE.
Gallatin, TN 37066
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Operating Room RN
Address
100 NorthCrest Drive
Springfield, TN 37172
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.