Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Tuba City, AZ
Contracted
Tuba City Regional
Mid Level
Step into the operating room as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in the OR and lead transformative patient care in one of Arizona’s most culturally rich regions. This is your invitation to apply your precision, compassion, and leadership to a sphere where every instrument count, every patient, and every team moment matters. As you step into this role, you’ll shape outcomes by applying expert sterile technique, efficient circulatory support, and vigilant anesthesia collaboration to ensure optimal recovery pathways. This opportunity is designed for those who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and who envision their nursing craft shaping not just surgeries, but the confidence and comfort of every patient entrusted to their hands. Your journey begins with a contract that emphasizes weeks of purposeful work, built to accommodate your skill set while offering the flexibility to expand into new frontiers. The schedule guarantees 36 hours per week, providing rhythm and predictability in a role that rewards accuracy, reliability, and teamwork. Start date is set for January 12, 2026, and you’ll be stepping into a community where your expertise is valued, your growth is prioritized, and your impact is measurable from day one.
Location benefits extend far beyond the hospital walls. Tuba City, nestled in the striking high desert of northern Arizona, offers a unique blend of native heritage, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming, close-knit community. You’ll experience sunsets that ignite the mesas and canyons, spring wildflowers, and a climate that invites outdoor activity during downtime. Working in this region also means the opportunity to contribute to a culturally diverse setting where teamwork and patient-centered care are deeply cherished. For those drawn to adventure, the option to work across varied U.S. locations later can broaden your professional horizon while keeping you grounded in the core values of compassionate care. In addition to the beauty of Tuba City, you’ll have access to the broader spectrum of Arizona’s natural wonders—Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon region, and nearby scenic trails that transform travel breaks into memorable experiences. Separately, this role acknowledges the “beautiful places of this state” line by highlighting how your professional path can weave with the awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant communities that define Arizona.
Role specifics and benefits are crafted to maximize your clinical impact and your career trajectory. As the OR RN on this venture, your responsibilities will center on safe perioperative care, including patient assessment and optimization before surgery, maintaining sterile technique, assisting with complex procedures, and ensuring meticulous instrument counts. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader perioperative team to anticipate needs, minimize exposure, and support rapid, safe handoffs. You’ll have opportunities to enhance your skills across subspecialties, with growth pathways that support advancing from circulating duties into scrubbing or specialist roles as your professional interests evolve. The package includes competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $2,280 to $2,460, reflecting the high value placed on skilled OR nursing. To support your transition and well-being, we offer housing assistance and a sign-on or retention bonus designed to recognize your commitment. You’ll also find extension opportunities that can turn a successful contract into recurring assignments, letting you deepen expertise in a preferred specialty and facility. Comprehensive support is a hallmark of this program: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company ensures you’re never navigating a challenge alone, whether you’re acclimating to a new operating room, coordinating with travel teams, or managing personal logistics during a fast-paced assignment. The guaranteed hours provide consistency in planning and budgeting, even as your schedule expands to new locations and experiences.
The company values shaping this opportunity are clear and compelling. We are dedicated to empowering our staff with pathways for career advancement in perioperative nursing, with a culture that prioritizes mentorship, recognition, and a supportive, solution-focused environment. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice, invites your ideas for improving patient care, and supports your professional goals through ongoing education, leadership exposure, and collaborative practice. This is more than a job; it’s a platform to accelerate your expertise, broaden your clinical perspectives, and build enduring professional relationships within a network that spans the country. The ethos centers on your development—providing mentorship, structured advancement opportunities, and a community that respects the balance between clinical excellence and personal well-being.
If you’re ready to apply, this is your moment to join a company that places your contributions at the heart of its mission. The role promises meaningful, hands-on impact in a dynamic OR environment, a pathway for ongoing professional growth, competitive compensation, and robust support that travels with you. You’ll gain the chance to influence patient experiences, elevate surgical outcomes, and participate in a program that recognizes your dedication through rewards, housing assistance, and reliable extension opportunities. Ready to embark on this exciting chapter and contribute to the future of perioperative care? Apply now and begin a journey that aligns your clinical expertise with a community-focused, growth-oriented culture.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location benefits extend far beyond the hospital walls. Tuba City, nestled in the striking high desert of northern Arizona, offers a unique blend of native heritage, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming, close-knit community. You’ll experience sunsets that ignite the mesas and canyons, spring wildflowers, and a climate that invites outdoor activity during downtime. Working in this region also means the opportunity to contribute to a culturally diverse setting where teamwork and patient-centered care are deeply cherished. For those drawn to adventure, the option to work across varied U.S. locations later can broaden your professional horizon while keeping you grounded in the core values of compassionate care. In addition to the beauty of Tuba City, you’ll have access to the broader spectrum of Arizona’s natural wonders—Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon region, and nearby scenic trails that transform travel breaks into memorable experiences. Separately, this role acknowledges the “beautiful places of this state” line by highlighting how your professional path can weave with the awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant communities that define Arizona.
Role specifics and benefits are crafted to maximize your clinical impact and your career trajectory. As the OR RN on this venture, your responsibilities will center on safe perioperative care, including patient assessment and optimization before surgery, maintaining sterile technique, assisting with complex procedures, and ensuring meticulous instrument counts. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader perioperative team to anticipate needs, minimize exposure, and support rapid, safe handoffs. You’ll have opportunities to enhance your skills across subspecialties, with growth pathways that support advancing from circulating duties into scrubbing or specialist roles as your professional interests evolve. The package includes competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $2,280 to $2,460, reflecting the high value placed on skilled OR nursing. To support your transition and well-being, we offer housing assistance and a sign-on or retention bonus designed to recognize your commitment. You’ll also find extension opportunities that can turn a successful contract into recurring assignments, letting you deepen expertise in a preferred specialty and facility. Comprehensive support is a hallmark of this program: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company ensures you’re never navigating a challenge alone, whether you’re acclimating to a new operating room, coordinating with travel teams, or managing personal logistics during a fast-paced assignment. The guaranteed hours provide consistency in planning and budgeting, even as your schedule expands to new locations and experiences.
The company values shaping this opportunity are clear and compelling. We are dedicated to empowering our staff with pathways for career advancement in perioperative nursing, with a culture that prioritizes mentorship, recognition, and a supportive, solution-focused environment. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice, invites your ideas for improving patient care, and supports your professional goals through ongoing education, leadership exposure, and collaborative practice. This is more than a job; it’s a platform to accelerate your expertise, broaden your clinical perspectives, and build enduring professional relationships within a network that spans the country. The ethos centers on your development—providing mentorship, structured advancement opportunities, and a community that respects the balance between clinical excellence and personal well-being.
If you’re ready to apply, this is your moment to join a company that places your contributions at the heart of its mission. The role promises meaningful, hands-on impact in a dynamic OR environment, a pathway for ongoing professional growth, competitive compensation, and robust support that travels with you. You’ll gain the chance to influence patient experiences, elevate surgical outcomes, and participate in a program that recognizes your dedication through rewards, housing assistance, and reliable extension opportunities. Ready to embark on this exciting chapter and contribute to the future of perioperative care? Apply now and begin a journey that aligns your clinical expertise with a community-focused, growth-oriented culture.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
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