Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Tennessee
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Tennessee are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across major health systems, academic medical centers, and ambulatory surgery centers serving the state's growing population. Most hiring activity is in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, and Ascension Saint Thomas maintain large perioperative programs. The most sought-after specialties are cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic procedures, and robotic-assisted surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVOR RN for a cardiac surgery position requiring scrub and circulate skills along with call availability.
Details
- Work within the OR Float Pool at a 1000+ bed Level 1 trauma hospital
- 56-bed OR (inpatient and outpatient) plus 5 procedural rooms
- Patient population includes complex CABG, valve repairs, repeat cardiac procedures, heart failure, ECMO, VAD, heart and lung transplant, PTE, cardiac trauma, and adult congenital cases
- Adult population only; pediatric OR is a separate unit
- 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Schedule days vary weekly based on unit needs; no block scheduling available
- Call required for all travelers in cardiac surgery, with three layers of call rotating every 6 weeks
- May float between OR units but not between facility locations
Requirements
- Active RN license (TN or compact) required
- Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
- Must be able to scrub and circulate cardiac surgeries
- Prior travel nursing experience required
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care for complex cardiac surgical procedures
- Scrubbing ability is a non-negotiable requirement for this role
- Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a lower rate
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVOR RN for a cardiac surgery position requiring scrub and circulate skills along with call availability.
Details
- Work within the OR Float Pool at a 1000+ bed Level 1 trauma hospital
- 56-bed OR (inpatient and outpatient) plus 5 procedural rooms
- Patient population includes complex CABG, valve repairs, repeat cardiac procedures, heart failure, ECMO, VAD, heart and lung transplant, PTE, cardiac trauma, and adult congenital cases
- Adult population only; pediatric OR is a separate unit
- 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Schedule days vary weekly based on unit needs; no block scheduling available
- Call required for all travelers in cardiac surgery, with three layers of call rotating every 6 weeks
- May float between OR units but not between facility locations
Requirements
- Active RN license (TN or compact) required
- Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
- Must be able to scrub and circulate cardiac surgeries
- Prior travel nursing experience required
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care for complex cardiac surgical procedures
- Scrubbing ability is a non-negotiable requirement for this role
- Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at a lower rate
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TriStar Health12
- Ascension10
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions7
- Prisma Health3
- Voyage Health3V
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee RN license or a Compact license recognized under the Nurse Licensure Compact
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required by most Tennessee facilities
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub nurse experience preferred
- CNOR certification strongly preferred or required for senior Tennessee OR positions
- Demonstrated experience with sterile field maintenance and surgical instrumentation
- Familiarity with robotic surgical systems such as the da Vinci platform is frequently requested
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Tennessee?
You become a registered nurse operating room in Tennessee by first earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your Tennessee RN license through the Tennessee Board of Nursing. From there, most employers require perioperative-specific training, which many Tennessee health systems provide through structured OR internship or residency programs for nurses transitioning into the specialty. Earning the CNOR credential strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Tennessee?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Tennessee earn a median of about $81,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,970 for the lowest 10% to over $104,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Tennessee?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Tennessee right now include TriStar Health, Ascension, and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means perioperative openings are posted regularly throughout the year across the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Nashville, Chattanooga, and Smyrna have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Tennessee. Nashville dominates due to its dense cluster of hospital systems and HCA Healthcare's corporate headquarters, while Memphis and Knoxville anchor regional medical centers that serve broad rural catchment areas, generating consistent perioperative staffing needs throughout the year.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse operating room work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical presence in a sterile surgical environment, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 20% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are typically limited to perioperative education, utilization review, or clinical informatics roles adjacent to the specialty.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to OR internship or perioperative residency programs offered by large Tennessee systems such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare facilities, and Ascension Saint Thomas, which are designed specifically for RNs without prior OR experience. Nurses coming from surgical stepdown, PACU, or procedural units have the strongest lateral advantage. Holding an active Tennessee RN license and current ACLS certification, and completing a perioperative nursing course, meaningfully improves your application.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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