Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Pontiac, MI
Contracted
McLaren Oakland
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse – Operating Room in Pontiac, Michigan, beginning January 12, 2026. This dedicated perioperative traveling role is designed to elevate your clinical impact, expand your technical repertoire, and place you at the center of life-changing surgical care. You’ll join a collaborative team that values precision, safety, and compassion, where every scrub pass, instrument handoff, and patient interaction contributes to better outcomes. This assignment isn’t just a job—it’s a gateway to mastering diverse operating room environments, refining your airway management, hemostasis, and sterile technique, and advancing your career within a specialty that rewards critical thinking, teamwork, and unwavering patient advocacy. Beyond the OR, Michigan’s scenic beauty, vibrant communities, and seasonal charm offer enriching experiences. From the tranquil shores of Lake St. Clair to the urban energy of nearby Detroit and the cultural treasures scattered throughout the state, you’ll find inspiration in every season, while building a professional life with meaningful purpose.
Location benefits extend beyond Pontiac’s modern facilities and supportive hospital teams. Pontiac sits at the crossroads of opportunity and community, offering robust perioperative programs, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a patient population that presents a broad spectrum of cases. The role also opens the door to working in various locations across the United States, enabling you to encounter different surgical specialties, hospital cultures, and evidence-based practices. This mobility strengthens your clinical versatility, expands your professional network, and enriches your resume with a breadth of experiences—from complex multispecialty cases to elective procedures. You’ll enjoy the advantages of experiencing new environments while maintaining a stable, predictable schedule through guaranteed hours and a consistent weekly pay range. The U.S. travel landscape is yours to explore, with the support and resources of a program that prioritizes your well-being, safety, and professional growth.
Role specifics and benefits are crafted to empower your success in the OR. As a Traveling Registered Nurse – OR, your responsibilities will include circulating and assisting during a wide range of surgical procedures, maintaining strict sterile technique and safety standards, and ensuring meticulous instrument counts and setup. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub techs, and postoperative teams to optimize patient positioning, documentation, and intraoperative communication. You’ll monitor patient status pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, advocate for patient comfort and safety, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within perioperative care. The position offers a clear path for professional growth within the OR discipline, with opportunities to develop proficiency in specialized areas such as robotics, vascular, orthopedic, or minimally invasive procedures, depending on assignment needs. Benefits include a competitive compensation package with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, and a weekly pay range of $2,182 to $2,290. In addition to base pay, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, comprehensive housing assistance, and contract extensions that allow you to build lasting relationships with facilities and teams. A cornerstone of the experience is the comprehensive support available around the clock—24/7 assistance while you travel with the company, helping you navigate schedules, housing, credentialing, and any on-site challenges with confidence. Please 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. This role is structured as a travel assignment, with ongoing opportunities to extend or transition to new locations as you grow.
Company values center on empowering staff and cultivating a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Our organization is committed to advancing your career through mentorship, ongoing education, and access to a network of perioperative experts. You’ll benefit from a culture that prioritizes work-life balance, professional development, and recognition of your contributions. We believe that strong teams rely on empowered individuals who feel valued, heard, and supported in pursuing excellence. With a focus on safety, innovation, and compassionate patient care, the company provides resources that enable you to expand your clinical skill set while maintaining personal well-being. The travel model is designed to respect your professional goals and personal commitments, offering transparent pathways for advancement and the possibility of extended assignments or transitions to permanent roles as opportunities arise.
If you’re ready to elevate your perioperative nursing career and make a meaningful impact in diverse surgical settings, this could be the next chapter you’ve been seeking. Apply now to join a company that values your expertise and is dedicated to your ongoing development, protection of patient outcomes, and a supportive environment that recognizes the pivotal role you play in the operating room. Ready to explore new horizons, expand your clinical toolkit, and contribute to exceptional patient care across the U.S.? Step into this opportunity and help shape the future of surgical excellence.
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. Start date, assignment duration, and location are subject to facility need and credentialing timelines. If you’re motivated by growth, teamwork, and dynamic perioperative challenges, we’re excited to consider you for this rewarding traveling RN – OR position in Pontiac, Michigan, with potential to extend or relocate to other locations across the country.
Location benefits extend beyond Pontiac’s modern facilities and supportive hospital teams. Pontiac sits at the crossroads of opportunity and community, offering robust perioperative programs, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a patient population that presents a broad spectrum of cases. The role also opens the door to working in various locations across the United States, enabling you to encounter different surgical specialties, hospital cultures, and evidence-based practices. This mobility strengthens your clinical versatility, expands your professional network, and enriches your resume with a breadth of experiences—from complex multispecialty cases to elective procedures. You’ll enjoy the advantages of experiencing new environments while maintaining a stable, predictable schedule through guaranteed hours and a consistent weekly pay range. The U.S. travel landscape is yours to explore, with the support and resources of a program that prioritizes your well-being, safety, and professional growth.
Role specifics and benefits are crafted to empower your success in the OR. As a Traveling Registered Nurse – OR, your responsibilities will include circulating and assisting during a wide range of surgical procedures, maintaining strict sterile technique and safety standards, and ensuring meticulous instrument counts and setup. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, scrub techs, and postoperative teams to optimize patient positioning, documentation, and intraoperative communication. You’ll monitor patient status pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, advocate for patient comfort and safety, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within perioperative care. The position offers a clear path for professional growth within the OR discipline, with opportunities to develop proficiency in specialized areas such as robotics, vascular, orthopedic, or minimally invasive procedures, depending on assignment needs. Benefits include a competitive compensation package with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, and a weekly pay range of $2,182 to $2,290. In addition to base pay, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, comprehensive housing assistance, and contract extensions that allow you to build lasting relationships with facilities and teams. A cornerstone of the experience is the comprehensive support available around the clock—24/7 assistance while you travel with the company, helping you navigate schedules, housing, credentialing, and any on-site challenges with confidence. Please 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. This role is structured as a travel assignment, with ongoing opportunities to extend or transition to new locations as you grow.
Company values center on empowering staff and cultivating a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Our organization is committed to advancing your career through mentorship, ongoing education, and access to a network of perioperative experts. You’ll benefit from a culture that prioritizes work-life balance, professional development, and recognition of your contributions. We believe that strong teams rely on empowered individuals who feel valued, heard, and supported in pursuing excellence. With a focus on safety, innovation, and compassionate patient care, the company provides resources that enable you to expand your clinical skill set while maintaining personal well-being. The travel model is designed to respect your professional goals and personal commitments, offering transparent pathways for advancement and the possibility of extended assignments or transitions to permanent roles as opportunities arise.
If you’re ready to elevate your perioperative nursing career and make a meaningful impact in diverse surgical settings, this could be the next chapter you’ve been seeking. Apply now to join a company that values your expertise and is dedicated to your ongoing development, protection of patient outcomes, and a supportive environment that recognizes the pivotal role you play in the operating room. Ready to explore new horizons, expand your clinical toolkit, and contribute to exceptional patient care across the U.S.? Step into this opportunity and help shape the future of surgical excellence.
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. Start date, assignment duration, and location are subject to facility need and credentialing timelines. If you’re motivated by growth, teamwork, and dynamic perioperative challenges, we’re excited to consider you for this rewarding traveling RN – OR position in Pontiac, Michigan, with potential to extend or relocate to other locations across the country.
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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
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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