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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Flagstaff, Arizona (Night Shift, Relief Charge)
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Flagstaff, AZ! This locum tenens nursing job offers the chance to work in a leading Level I Trauma Center known for high-volume orthopedic, trauma, and spine surgeries. Join our healthcare team and experience the unique blend of professional growth and outdoor adventure that Flagstaff, Arizona, provides.
Key Job Details – Flagstaff, AZ Operating Room RN

• Location: Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (Northern Arizona healthcare jobs)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1930–$1980
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/22/2025 – End: 12/22/2025)
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00); relief charge nurse duties on Wednesdays
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (facility may call off up to 6 times during assignment)
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, typically every 3rd weekend
• On-Call: No call required
• Scrub Color: Scrubs provided for OR RNs
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free parking available

Operating Room RN Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Arizona RN license or valid compact nursing license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
• At least 3 months of recent charge nurse or relief charge experience
• Level I trauma nursing experience required (will consider highly skilled clinicians with recent Level II trauma experience in similar-sized or larger healthcare facilities)
• Proficient in general, orthopedic, spine, trauma, and neuro (including craniotomies) surgical cases
• First-time travel nurses welcome
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

OR RN Responsibilities

• Serve as relief charge nurse on designated night shifts, providing leadership and clinical support to the surgical team
• Circulate and assist in a wide range of surgical procedures: ortho, trauma, spine, and neuro cases
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio to ensure optimal patient care and safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, etc.)
• Adhere to facility quality standards and patient safety protocols, including medication administration
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Complete orientation and required training modules during the first week of assignment
• Demonstrate adaptability and professionalism in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment

Discover why Flagstaff is a top destination for Arizona nursing jobs—enjoy mountain views, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor activities. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference as an Operating Room RN in a premier trauma center!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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