Operating Room Nurses

As an Operating Room nurse, your skills are in high demand at prestigious facilities all over the country. OR Nursing Jobs generally include a variety of roles that assist in preparing and assisting a patient during a surgical procedure.

There are many sub-specialties available to Operating Room nurses, including working as a scrub nurse or working in the CVOR and other surgical units that specialize in specific surgeries.

Salary Information for Operating Room Nurses

Since hospitals around the country are in urgent need of Operating Room nurses, experienced RNs can command top pay for their skills. Salaries for OR nurses vary depending on experience, location and facility, but the median salary continues to grow year over year. The average salary for Operating Room Nurses as of June 2008 was $62,423, and traveling OR nurses can expect to make at least as much or more per year plus benefits due to the high need for their expertise and skills at short-staffed facilities throughout the nation.

Here are some of the most recent OR nursing jobs and CVOR nursing jobs for OR nurses and scrub nurses from NurseZone.com's top travel staffing partners. Earn great pay with an OR nurse job while also receiving company-paid housing, day-one benefits and much more-all while enjoying the experience of a lifetime!

If you are an experienced Operating Room nurse looking to enhance your career and earn great pay-check out NurseZone's robust database of Operating Room nurse jobs from top partners. View our featured jobs or try our enhanced OR nurse jobs search today.

Job Outlook for Operating Room Nurses

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, if you're considering becoming an OR nurse the job outlook for all RNs remains strong, with 587,000 new registered nurse jobs expected to be created by 2016.

Read More about Operating Room nurses in the OR Specialty Spotlight

Source: Salary.com U.S. Department of Labor

  1. 1. Registered Nurse - OR     $31/hr
    Kansas

    Kansas is synonymous with the term, “Great Plains.” It doesn’t have a mountain range or an ocean but it has a subtle beauty and a slower pace that makes it an enjoyable place to live and work. It’s easy to imagine yourself driving down long stretches of a two-lane road surrounded by miles of rippling wheat or stopping along the way at a historical site that reflects the state’s past.

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  2. 2. Registered Nurse - OR     $35/hr
    New York

    From the marquees on Broadway to the peaks of the Adirondacks, the Empire State offers a variety of things to see and do. The state is divided into two parts: New York City and Upstate. While New York City is filled with an endless array of attractions, outside the city there are 4,000 lakes and ponds and 70,000 miles of rivers and streams. New York is also home to 150 state parks and roaring Niagara Falls. This state has as many personalities as the people who live there—it is a unique place in which you can choose to do everything or absolutely nothing at all, and still have a great time.

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  3. 3. Registered Nurse - OR     $30/hr
    Maryland

    Maryland is more than just a home to Camden Yards, the United States Naval Academy and the National Institutes of Health. It is a collection of large, modern, urban cities and small, Revolutionary War-era villages. Its unique place in United States history is evident in its architecture, industry and landmarks. Spend your days exploring Annapolis—the  unofficial sailing capital of the world—which is also home to the U.S. Naval Academy or get to know Baltimore by visiting one of its many fascinating attractions or mouth-watering restaurants.

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  4. 4. Registered Nurse - OR     $30/hr
    Kentucky

    Kentucky is called the Bluegrass State because of the signature grass that covers rolling pastures and the lawns of stately mansions. It is also the birthplace of bluegrass music, a folk art that originated in the remote Appalachian Mountains. Besides the picturesque scenery and fascinating culture and history, Kentucky is also teeming with activity. The world-famous Kentucky Derby is held in Lexington and the state is also home to the world’s longest cave system!

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  5. 5. Registered Nurse - OR     $33/hr
    California

    The beach. The mountains. The desert. The woods. California really does have it all! From the sunny coastal cities of Southern California to the natural wonders of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains; California is truly a place that must be experienced first-hand. No book, postcard or photograph can do the state’s numerous sites, attractions and cities any justice. Venture out west and the Golden State will surely have you shining in no time.

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  6. 6. Registered Nurse - OR     $34/hr
    California

    The beach. The mountains. The desert. The woods. California really does have it all! From the sunny coastal cities of Southern California to the natural wonders of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains; California is truly a place that must be experienced first-hand. No book, postcard or photograph can do the state’s numerous sites, attractions and cities any justice. Venture out west and the Golden State will surely have you shining in no time.

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  7. 7. Registered Nurse - OR     $31/hr
    Kansas

    Kansas is synonymous with the term, “Great Plains.” It doesn’t have a mountain range or an ocean but it has a subtle beauty and a slower pace that makes it an enjoyable place to live and work. It’s easy to imagine yourself driving down long stretches of a two-lane road surrounded by miles of rippling wheat or stopping along the way at a historical site that reflects the state’s past.

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  8. 8. Registered Nurse - OR     $32/hr
    Oklahoma

    Known for its tall grass prairies, college football and oil fields, Oklahoma is a state that encompasses what America is all about. It is also home to a number of museums dedicated to cowboys, cowboy philosophers and Native American tribes. Experience life in the sleek, modern metropolis of Oklahoma City, or partake in one of the many festivals, fairs, events or shows that take place throughout the state. 

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