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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville, TN for STs

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

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Smyrna, Tennessee – 37167
    Distance from Nashville: 20 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,168 to $2,390
Weekly Pay*
Labor and Delivery (LD) RN needed for 110 bed Level 3 Trauma center. 20 minutes southeast of Nashville, with a great greenway system, golf courses, and access to Percy Priest Lake
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lebanon, Kentucky – 40033
    Distance from Nashville: 129 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,595 to $1,758
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Nashville: 155 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,448 to $1,596
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical Technologist 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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Nashville: 168 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • June 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,916 to $2,112
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Nashville: 168 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,916 to $2,112
Weekly Pay*
Your Career. Our Company. Together, We Grow. At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services. Role Specific Responsibilities Assists in transportation and positioning of patients Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures Completes skin preparation and draping Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges Applies dressings and bandages as needed Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases Monitors and restocks supplies
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Nashville: 203 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Nashville: 203 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Nashville: 211 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: surgery Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1; # of Beds: 21 to 30 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: sister campuses Special Procedures: all surgeries
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Nashville: 213 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person 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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,386 to $1,527
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,386 to $1,527
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Braselton, Georgia – 30517
    Distance from Nashville: 222 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 17, 2025
  • 14
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: General;Neuro/Spine;Ortho;OB/GYN;Plastics;Urology;Podiatry, Vascular, Robotics; Nurse to Patient Ratio: # of Beds: Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Ceil Blue ; Areas of Float Support: Gainesville or Barrow OR Special Procedures:
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Cincinnati, Ohio – 45219
    Distance from Nashville: 239 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 12
$1,975 to $2,176
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The Christ Hospital is ranked as the #1 Hospital in Greater Cincinnati and #3 in Ohio. CVOR: -The Cardiovascular Operating Room is a subset of our Main Operating Room, consisting of 3 open heart rooms, 1 cardiovascular/thoracic robot room and 1 hybrid room. It is a fast-paced, critical environment where our staff of Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Surgical Assistants, and support staff work together to provide nationally recognized care. -Our CVOR staff is highly proficient in complex and specialized cardiovascular surgical procedures including CABG, mitral/aortic valve repair/replacement, heart transplants, balloon pumps, Impella insertions, LVADs, RVADs, ECMO, ascending aortic aneurysms, minimally invasive procedures, and robotic heart/chest procedures. -In the hybrid room, our CVOR staff assists with endovascular repairs of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and acts as standby for procedures done by the Cath Lab and EP Lab. -Our patients are high acuity and often have many co-morbidities. -Good patient outcomes and patient safety is our number one priority and staff is highly supported by nursing leadership and medical leadership.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,378 to $1,519
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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
    Distance from Nashville: 354 miles
  • 8 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,333 to $1,469
Weekly Pay*
– 396 bed tertiary care facility located in Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne is a three-time All American City Award winner, consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality. – Build your resume at our Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery center, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Nashville: 381 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,611 to $1,776
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery 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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Nashville: 399 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,752 to $1,931
Weekly Pay*
Assists in operations under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons. Functions within the sterile field. Provides high quality care to the following surgical patient populations: Patient of any age undergoing surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology and Endoscopy procedures. Procedures daily 20-25. We staff 2-3 staff per room, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Responsible for first and second scrubbing. Service lines in order of highest volume to lowest. General Orthopedic C-Sections OB/GYN ENT Urology Podiatry
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Savannah, Georgia – 31404
    Distance from Nashville: 430 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 28, 2025
  • 11
$1,643 to $1,811
Weekly Pay*
Interventional Radiology RN needed. Unit has 3 Angiography Labs (2 Dedicated IR Labs/ 1 Hybrid OR). Procedures performed on unit: Permcath, Port Placement, Thrombectomy, Atherectomy, TVAR, TIPS, EVAR, PE, Stroke, Trauma 600+ bed Level 1 Trauma center and teaching hospital. This facilty has earned local, regional, and national honors. Gorgeous beaches, long summers, and short winters make Savannah a beautiful place to explore year round
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Jackson, Michigan – 49201
    Distance from Nashville: 439 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,350 to $1,487
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Morgantown, West Virginia – 26506
    Distance from Nashville: 442 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,748 to $1,926
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Morgantown, West Virginia – 26506
    Distance from Nashville: 442 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,748 to $1,926
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech 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.
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Statistics on OR ST 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 STs in Nashville, TN

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Nashville?

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 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 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Nashville can make an average of $1,585 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • Centennial Medical Center in Nashville
  • Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery in Nashville
  • StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna (19.5 miles from Nashville)
  • Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin (24.3 miles from Nashville)
  • Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green (60 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 Centennial Medical Center and Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Hope Gardens (zip code 37219), Downtown Nashville (zip code 37219) and Buena Vista (zip code 37208) 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), 37066 (24.3 miles) and 42104 (60 miles).

Nashville Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 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, 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
Departments
Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
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.