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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville for STs

Find Top ST Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Nashville, Tennessee. 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 Nashville’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 Nashville

We have 1 Operating Room jobs in Tennessee, and 158 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.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clarksville, Tennessee – 37040
    Distance from Nashville: 41 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,181 to $1,301
Weekly Pay*
Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. Surgical technologists perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects. Surgical technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40207
    Distance from Nashville: 155 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN or surg Tech 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40207
    Distance from Nashville: 155 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,437 to $1,583
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN or surg Tech 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Jeffersonville, Indiana – 47130
    Distance from Nashville: 157 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,499 to $1,652
Weekly Pay*
ability/willingness to act as scrub tech Float requirements: possible float to outpatient surgery and/or Scott Memorial Hospital Scrubs: provided by facility About the unit: 8 OR rooms and 1 cysto room Specialties: orthopedics, general surgery, spine, GYN, vascular and urology
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Carbondale, Illinois – 62901
    Distance from Nashville: 172 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,705 to $1,879
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right tech 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Olney, Illinois – 62450
    Distance from Nashville: 191 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 11
$1,652 to $1,820
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.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Madison, Indiana – 47250
    Distance from Nashville: 194 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,464 to $1,613
Weekly Pay*
Unit Name/Type: Surgery – Operating Room Number of Beds/Cases 7 operating rooms Number of births per month: 30 Age groups of patients served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults and Geriatrics Top Diagnosis/Procedures: Ortho joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), spine, cesarean section, hysterectomy, general exploratory lap, cholecystectomy
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Nashville: 202 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,502 to $1,655
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Nashville: 202 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,502 to $1,655
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Nashville: 202 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,502 to $1,655
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Nashville: 202 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,502 to $1,655
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Nashville: 203 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,393 to $1,535
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Nashville: 203 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,393 to $1,535
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30322
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,333 to $1,469
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized Emory University Hospital ranked #1 hospital in GA Teaching Hospital
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30322
    Distance from Nashville: 215 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,333 to $1,469
Weekly Pay*
A great way to join Team Emory!
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lawrenceville, Georgia – 30045
    Distance from Nashville: 220 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 12
$2,221 to $2,448
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Braselton, Georgia – 30517
    Distance from Nashville: 222 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,552 to $1,711
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: General;Neuro/Spine;Ortho;OB/GYN;Plastics;Urology;Podiatry, Vascular, Robotics; Nurse to Patient Ratio: # of Beds: Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Ceil Blue ; Areas of Float Support: Gainesville or Barrow OR Special Procedures:
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lithonia, Georgia – 30058
    Distance from Nashville: 228 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,333 to $1,469
Weekly Pay*
A great way to join Team emory!
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,420 to $1,564
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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,420 to $1,564
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 team. 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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Nashville: 240 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,314 to $1,448
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 team. 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
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Montgomery, Alabama – 36117
    Distance from Nashville: 264 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 12
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Decatur, Illinois – 62521
    Distance from Nashville: 280 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1878 by three Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is an all-private room health care facility that combines modern technology with the caring spirit of the original founders. HSHS St. Mary’s is situated on a 21-acre campus overlooking Lake Decatur and offers a broad spectrum of comprehensive health services, including the latest diagnostic equipment, interventional cardiology, surgical and medical intervention, emergency medical care, outpatient radiation therapy, pain management and a sleep center. HSHS St. Mary’s also offers a variety of community education and wellness programs. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s approach to health care combines the compassion and human touch of more than a century of caring with the modern technologies available today.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Nashville: 283 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized
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Statistics on OR ST Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for STs in Nashville, TN

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Nashville and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Nashville can make an average of $1,619 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • VUMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology in Nashville (1.7 miles from Nashville)
  • VUSM Dept of Psychiatry in Nashville (2 miles from Nashville)
  • Tennessee Retina PC in Nashville (1.6 miles from Nashville)
  • Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital in Nashville (2.1 miles from Nashville)
  • TriStar Mt. Juliet ER in Mount Juliet (14.5 miles from Nashville)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Nashville

In Nashville, facilities like VUMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology, VUSM Dept of Psychiatry and Tennessee Retina PC, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Hope Gardens (zip code 37219), Downtown Nashville (zip code 37219) and Cherokee Park (zip code 37212) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Nashville’s OR job opportunities are Hermitage (9.3 miles), Antioch (9.6 miles) and Hendersonville (13.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 37232 (1.7 miles), 37076 (9.8 miles) and 37075 (14.2 miles).

Nashville Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Nashville. 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 Nashville.

Centennial Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 1, 13, and 14
Address
2300 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hope Gardens (37219), Downtown Nashville (37219), Buena Vista (37208), Cherokee Park (37212), North Capitol (37219)
Gateway Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
651 Dunlop Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bellamy Court (37043), Volunteer Estates (37044), Charlestown Estates (37043), Colony Estates (37043), Chesapeake Estates (37043)
Horizon Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
111 Highway 70 East
Dickson, TN 37055
Skyline Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 813
Address
3441 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Nearby Neighborhoods
Metrocenter / North Roads Park (37228), Metro / Second an dHume (37116), East Germantown (37116), Buena Vista (37228), Troppard Heights (37218)
Southern Hills Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
391 Wallace Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kenilworth Estates (37211), Beverly Heights (37211), Oakwood Terrace (37011), Shelby Hills (37206), Historic Edgefield (37213)
StoneCrest Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
200 StoneCrest Boulevard
Smyrna, TN 37167
Nearby Neighborhoods
Valley Green Acres (37167), Tarrytown Estates (37167), Oak Valley (37167), Davis Meadows (37167), Green Acres (37167)
Summit Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Address
5655 Frist Boulevard
Hermitage, TN 37076
* 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.