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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Louisville, Kentucky. 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 Louisville’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Louisville

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
    Distance from Louisville: 135 miles
  • 8 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 7 suite Operating unit is looking for the right new member to join their team. 110 bed community hospital located 30 miles north of Nashville
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Louisville: 181 miles
  • 12 E,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$2,040 to $2,248
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN 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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Louisville: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,962 to $2,162
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual 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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Canton, Georgia – 30169
    Distance from Louisville: 286 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 12
$1,815 to $2,001
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Louisville: 311 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Louisville: 311 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Louisville: 311 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,256
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cleveland, Ohio – 44106
    Distance from Louisville: 311 miles
  • 12 E,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,924 to $2,120
Weekly Pay*
We are an academic level 1 trauma center located in Cleveland OH.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lawrenceville, Georgia – 30045
    Distance from Louisville: 313 miles
  • 12 E,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,815 to $2,001
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lawrenceville, Georgia – 30045
    Distance from Louisville: 313 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 12
$1,815 to $2,001
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Louisville: 313 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Louisville: 313 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Louisville: 318 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
11 suite OR sees Ortho, General, ENT, Spine, Urology, Vascular, Robotics and others. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Decatur, Georgia – 30033
    Distance from Louisville: 320 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
Number of Beds/Cases: 21 Ors Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Laparascopic Cholecystectomy, Total Knee Arthoplasty, Thyroidectomy, Hernia Repair, Knee Arthroscopy, Craniotomy, Bunionectomy, Breast Augmentation, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, Insertion Vascular Port
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Louisville: 321 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Louisville: 321 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 12
$1,802 to $1,986
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30322
    Distance from Louisville: 321 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,738 to $1,916
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized Emory University Hospital ranked #1 hospital in GA Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Louisville: 321 miles
  • 12 E,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,555 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mooresville, North Carolina – 28117
    Distance from Louisville: 330 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,304 to $1,437
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.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15212
    Distance from Louisville: 343 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,359 to $2,600
Weekly Pay*
Allegheny General Hospital is rated the No. 1 hospital in Southwestern PA for Medical Excellence in Cancer Care, Major Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Interventional Coronary Care, Kidney Transplant and Liver Transplant. Our physicians are renowned in their fields. Together with nurses, technicians, clinicians, and support staff, our team delivers advanced care in nearly every medical and surgical specialty
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Louisville: 386 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Louisville: 386 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from Louisville: 405 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,327 to $2,565
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! At St. Luke’s Hospital, our top priority is you — you are the center of everything we do. We understand who you turn to for healthcare is a choice, so we thank you for choosing us. Through our shared mission, vision and values, we show the people and communities we serve how much they matter. Our personal mission is to give the healthcare we’d like our loved ones to receive. We do this by combining the best technology, innovation and personal expertise, all while putting you first. We are proud of our many accomplishments and to be part of the amazing community of Cedar Rapids, which was recognized nationally for providing high-quality healthcare at a low cost. St. Luke’s has been a committed and involved member of the Cedar Rapids community since its founding more than 140 years ago. Part of that commitment is providing financial assistance to the underinsured and uninsured. We also offer a number of services to help our community live thriving, healthy lives.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Montgomery, Alabama – 36111
    Distance from Louisville: 408 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,764 to $1,944
Weekly Pay*
STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes. SimpliFi Interview & Manager Approval General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 15; 2 are CVOR Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? No Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 2-years experience Patient Types: Minimal Peds (typically Ortho) Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Skills: STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes RN: circulate only, experience in above case types Prefer robotics experience (Robotic Mazor/DaVinci XI) Open Heart – CVOR? Staff specifically CVOR? How many? 2 would be asked for CVOR if needed. Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Support on the Unit: ORA Desk assistant Charge nurse Team leaders for service lines Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: If yes, where? No Orientation: 2 weeks on day shift, expected to take buddy call while on orientation Scheduling: Weekend rotation: on call On call? If so, what is that schedule? 1 day a week, one weekend a month Holiday Expectations: Expected to work a holiday per contract General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 6 ORs and 1 Cysto Room- max run is 6 rooms at a time. Central Sterile has decontamination and clean/autoclave room. Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? If the experience matches our need, yes, but prefer 2 years. Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with 2 years of pertinent experience. Patient Types: General, GYN, Urology, Vascular, Ortho, Ped Dental (preferred exp, not required), Podiatry, ENT, Robotics for Gen, GYN, and Uro. Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Skills required: Usual circulator skills. STRONG Robot experience required. Core specialty: General, GYN, Urology, and Vascular Support on the Unit: 4 Team Leader 3 Materials staff OR Assistants Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: Only within the department- Holding Room Orientation: Usually 2-3 shifts, but we evaluate each one to be sure they will be ready for call shifts Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Take call 1 weekend day (24 hours) per month On call? If so, what is that schedule? Take call 1 weeknight per week- 3p-6:30a
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Louisville, KY

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

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,903 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,910 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Lexington-Fayette (67.7 miles from Louisville)
  • Signify – Kentucky in Frankfort (48.5 miles from Louisville)
  • UK Family and Community Medicine – Georgetown in Georgetown
  • University of Kentucky Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Lexington-Fayette (69.7 miles from Louisville)
  • University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine in Lexington (68.2 miles from Louisville)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville

In Louisville, facilities like University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Signify – Kentucky and UK Family and Community Medicine – Georgetown, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Paynes (zip code 40504), Van Meter (zip code 40510) and Elkhorn Parks (zip code 40505) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Louisville’s OR job opportunities are Shepherdsville (18.5 miles), La Grange (23.2 miles) and Shelbyville (29.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 40202 (0.9 miles), 40031 (22.9 miles) and 40065 (28.6 miles).

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Louisville Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Louisville. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Louisville.

Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
299 King’s Daughters Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL REFERENCE LAB
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1 Audubon Plaza Dr
Louisville, KY 40217
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241
Norton Suburban
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
4001 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Pre-Post Op Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Electrophysiology Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
4402 Churchman Avenue, Suite 106
Louisville, KY 40215
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 7, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
* 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.