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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Birmingham for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Birmingham, Alabama

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Birmingham, Alabama. We currently offer 2 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Birmingham area. We also have 2 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Birmingham’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $1,498 to $1,651 per week.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Birmingham. The earliest start date in Birmingham is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,651 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Birmingham is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,651 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in Birmingham including 13 weeks.

Birmingham is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Birmingham

We have 2 Operating Room jobs in Birmingham, AL and 2 Operating Room jobs in Alabama, and 131 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,498 to $1,651
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: 23 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy Blue Areas of Float Support: None Special Procedures: General, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Plastics, Max/face, ENT, Robots, CVOR
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35211
  • 10 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,498 to $1,651
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Surgery # of Beds: 18 Nurse Patient Ratio: 1 RN one ORT per case Charting: Epic Scrub Color: Navy blue Areas of Float Support: Operating Room Special Procedures: Endo, Surgery – heart, neuro, ortho, general
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Birmingham: 126 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,534 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Birmingham: 126 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,534 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Birmingham: 126 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,534 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Birmingham: 126 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,428 to $1,574
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Birmingham: 126 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,251 to $1,379
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
    Distance from Birmingham: 136 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 12
$1,935 to $2,133
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Birmingham: 140 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30322
    Distance from Birmingham: 140 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,738 to $1,916
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized Emory University Hospital ranked #1 hospital in GA Teaching Hospital
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Birmingham: 140 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,738 to $1,916
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30322
    Distance from Birmingham: 140 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,738 to $1,916
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized Emory University Hospital ranked #1 hospital in GA Teaching Hospital
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Birmingham: 179 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,117 to $2,333
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
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Birmingham: 179 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,117 to $2,333
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Birmingham: 281 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,808 to $1,992
Weekly Pay*
32 bed Ortho unit. 1:5 staffing on days, 1:6 on nights. 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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Birmingham: 328 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,812 to $1,996
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
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana – 70809
    Distance from Birmingham: 333 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,428 to $1,573
Weekly Pay*
With patient care founded firmly in compassion, innovation, and determination for great outcomes, this top-ranked Operating Room (OR) unit is looking for a new member to join their team. You will find a rewarding and challenging work environment and can expect to work with state of the art equipment. This esteemed teaching and magnet facility seeks a creative, innovative Operating Room (OR) RN.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Florence, South Carolina – 29506
    Distance from Birmingham: 407 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
1.Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. 2. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides routine and semi-complex nursing care to peri-operative patients. 3. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment in providing for each surgical intervention. 4. Collaborates with other health care team members and professionals to meet the patient’s surgical health care needs. 5. Cleans, prepares, assembles, and stores equipment in the operating room. 6. Works with procurement to inventory and stocks supply cabinets
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Birmingham: 446 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,964
Weekly Pay*
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and the circulating Registered Nurse consistent with the established standards of practice, the goals of Mercy Health, the philosophy of the Sister’s of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Efficiently set-up surgical cases in multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. Demonstrate technical skills related to: creating and maintaining a sterile field; performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts; and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. Functions as resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students of visiting Surgical Technology schools. Performs related duties as assigned.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Martinsville, Virginia – 24115
    Distance from Birmingham: 449 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,111 to $2,326
Weekly Pay*
Licensed for 220 beds, Sovah Health – Martinsville (“Martinsville”) is a full service, acute-care hospital that has been at the heart of Martinsville, Henry County and the surrounding region since it opened as Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County in June 1970. The largest employer in the City of Martinsville, the Martinsville campus employs over 700 people, has over 100 physicians and allied health professionals and provides over 22 medical specialties.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
    Distance from Birmingham: 452 miles
  • 8 D, 12 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 12
$1,815 to $2,001
Weekly Pay*
Shift/Time: M-F 2-8 hour shifts, 2-12 hour shifts with weekend call every 6-7th weekend (Friday 11p-Monday 7a) General Information: Number of ORs: 4 OR’S and 1 Endoscopy Suite Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? RN: yes CST: yes Nursing Assistant: yes First Assist (if applicable): yes Case Types: GYN GENERAL ROBOTICS—BARIATRIC, PROSTATE, HERNIA, GALLBLADDER, HYSTERECTOMY UROLOGY ORTHO ORTHO/SPINE PODIATRY PLASTICS CATARACT ENT ENDOSCOPY—COLON, EGD, ERCP, BRONCHOSCOPY Average # of cases performed in a day: 25 Required Licensure and Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS Scrub Tech: BLS, National certification (CST) – NBSTSA required – MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PROFILE Nursing Assistant: BLS First Assist: BLS, National certification (CSFA) – NBSTSA required – MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PROFILE Skills required: RN: able to circulate above cases Scrub Tech: able to scrub above cases independently Nursing Assistant: general knowledge of the OR First Assist (if applicable): able to assist independently Technology/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Floating: No floating required Orientation: How many days are given? Dependent on skillset and experience Scheduling: Weekend rotation: weekend call – discussed during interview On call? If so, what is that schedule? RN: dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 7 weeks Scrub Tech: dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 5 weeks Nursing Assistant: No call First Assist (if applicable): dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 5 weeks Holiday Expectations? Call only RTO: Manager approval Shift times: 0645 – 1515 1445 – 2315 2245 – 0715 Schedule cycle: Every 8 weeks Other notes: Scrub Color: Provided/procedural Parking: Free
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Orlando, Florida – 32803
    Distance from Birmingham: 471 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 8
$2,179 to $2,401
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this Operating Room are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Birmingham: 485 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,542 to $1,699
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23229
    Distance from Birmingham: 509 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,860 to $2,050
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR), based in exciting Richmond, is looking for the right new member to join their team. 340 bed Level II Trauma center; Specialties include; General/GYN; Vascular; ENT/Plastics; Neuro; Ortho; Cardiac; Davinci, Kidney Transplant Our campus specializes in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, and oncology. We’re a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center and as part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we lead the state in procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Birmingham, Alabama

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Birmingham. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Birmingham 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 Birmingham and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Birmingham, AL

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

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

How many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Birmingham?

There are currently 2 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Birmingham. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Birmingham and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Birmingham can make an average of $1,575 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa CCHS in Tuscaloosa (47.3 miles from Birmingham)
  • Careington (Dialcare) – AL in Birmingham (0.4 miles from Birmingham)
  • UAB Department of Radiology in Birmingham (1 miles from Birmingham)
  • University of Alabama Health Services Foundation in Birmingham
  • Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman (47 miles from Birmingham)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Birmingham?

An Operating Room nurse in Birmingham can make an average of $1,575 per week.

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Birmingham?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Birmingham is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Birmingham

In Birmingham, facilities like University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa CCHS, Careington (Dialcare) – AL and UAB Department of Radiology, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Patton Place (zip code 35403), Buena Vista (zip code 35403) and The Highlands (zip code 35403) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Birmingham’s OR job opportunities are Gardendale (9.7 miles), Bessemer (12 miles) and Helena (15.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 35203 (0.4 miles), 35058 (47 miles) and 35401 (47.3 miles).

* 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.