Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Georgia
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated across major health systems, academic medical centers, and ambulatory surgical centers, with openings from new graduates through experienced perioperative specialists. The busiest hiring markets are Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where employers such as Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health maintain active OR programs year-round. The most consistent openings are in cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and general surgical services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 18 months of recent OR experience and strong orthopedic and neuro surgical skills.
Details
- Operating Room setting within a hospital specializing in orthopedic and spine care
- 3x12 AM shifts, 36 hours per week
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license in hand
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 18 months of OR experience within the past 3 years
- Strong orthopedic and neuro surgical skills required
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, no local candidates accepted
- Former Emory or Houston perm staff must be separated for 1 year before returning to the health system, or 18 months if returning to the same facility
- RTO limited to a maximum of 5 days when not falling on or near a holiday, or 3 days if it does
- Only one holiday RTO request allowed, and holiday RTO days must be spread out rather than consecutive
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 18 months of recent OR experience and strong orthopedic and neuro surgical skills.
Details
- Operating Room setting within a hospital specializing in orthopedic and spine care
- 3x12 AM shifts, 36 hours per week
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license in hand
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 18 months of OR experience within the past 3 years
- Strong orthopedic and neuro surgical skills required
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, no local candidates accepted
- Former Emory or Houston perm staff must be separated for 1 year before returning to the health system, or 18 months if returning to the same facility
- RTO limited to a maximum of 5 days when not falling on or near a holiday, or 3 days if it does
- Only one holiday RTO request allowed, and holiday RTO days must be spread out rather than consecutive
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health10V
- American Traveler10
- Northside Hospital6
- Piedmont Healthcare6
- Wellstar Health System6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Registered Nurse license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing required
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for perioperative settings
- Minimum one to two years of circulating or scrubbing experience in an acute care OR
- CNOR certification preferred or required by many Georgia hospital systems
- Demonstrated proficiency with sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and count procedures
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call assignments
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Georgia?
You must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. From there, most Georgia hospitals expect candidates to complete a perioperative nurse residency or OR orientation program before working independently. Earning the Certified Perioperative Nurse credential strengthens your application considerably with larger Georgia systems.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Georgia?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Georgia earn a median of about $93,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,920 for the lowest 10% to over $128,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Georgia?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Georgia right now include Voyage Health, American Traveler, and Northside Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most consistent volume of perioperative openings throughout the year.
Which Georgia cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
The most registered nurse operating room openings in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Augusta, and Austell. Atlanta dominates by volume given the density of major health systems and specialty surgical centers there, while Augusta and Savannah each support strong OR demand through their regional medical centers and academic hospital affiliates serving surrounding communities.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on perioperative nursing is by nature. The small share of remote-eligible work in this field typically involves pre-admission telephone screening, care coordination, or utilization review roles rather than direct scrub or circulating duties.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a dedicated perioperative nurse residency program, and several large Georgia health systems run structured new-graduate OR programs designed for RNs without prior surgical experience. Emory Healthcare and WellStar Health System have historically offered perioperative residencies that train new nurses in circulating and scrubbing roles. Candidates coming from medical-surgical, ICU, or PACU backgrounds are viewed favorably because of their patient monitoring and sterile field familiarity, and holding current CNOR candidacy status adds a competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across health systems, surgical centers, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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