OR Travel Nurses

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Can anyone tell me about their experience as a Travel Nurse in the operating room? I currently work in a pediatric hospital and have been an OR nurse for nearly two years. I'm thinking about traveling, and would love to hear some stories. Also, what's the best advice to prepare for travel nursing?

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Specializes in FNP, Surgery.

I did a travel assignment after having only 1 year of experience in the OR. I did fine, and I never felt like I didn't have enough experience. Unless you are at a childrens only hospital, you will not be doing just pediatrics though. In travel assignments you will be doing different services GI, GU, Neuro, Ortho ENT, not just your specialty service. If you could rotate through some different services at your current job, that would help you in travel nursing. Travel nursing is great! You should definitely try it! :)

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Specializes in Paramedic,ER, House Supervisor, OR, CVOR.

I agree with Alisabeth, just don't take all the jobs away from us older nurses. I don't know what I will do if I have to stop traveling. Get comfortable with what you know. Don't be afraid to admit you don't know. It's much better to be honest and get help up front instead of trying to get someone to bail you out.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I know this is an older thread, but what travel companies are good for OR nurses? I filled out an application for American Mobile and now I'm a little nervous...not exactly swimming in positive reviews..:eek:

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Specializes in Operating Room.

If you are still interested in OR travel nursing I have been doing it for over a year now and have had really good experiences. Contact me @ [email protected] I can give you more info if you need it! Chris

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