Travel Operating Room RN - $2,600 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Ketchum, Idaho.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/11/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a Critical Access Hospital in a resort town, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience with a strong ortho background and prior travel experience.

• Acute care setting in an OR department at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Facility is located in a resort town with a fast-paced surgical environment heavily focused on orthopedics, sports medicine, and robotics
• OR consists of 4 surgical suites plus 1 endoscopy suite, averaging 8 cases per day
• Common cases include ortho (total joints, sports med, hands, and trauma), general surgery, GYN, C-sections, and endoscopy
• Charting is performed in Epic; TDOC is used for instrument tracking; ProVation is used by providers for endoscopy
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shifts from 0700–1530
• Weeknight call runs from 1530–0700 the following morning, typically 4 weeknights per month (may increase with staffing changes)
• Weekend call is typically 1 full weekend per month from 0700 Saturday through 0700 Monday
• Holiday call may be assigned if a holiday falls during the contract period
• The OR team is expected to cover endoscopy as part of floating responsibilities
• Scrubbing by RNs is not required; CSTs and scrubbing RNs are available, along with orderlies for room turnover
• All OR personnel are required to assist with cleaning and room turnover alongside the orderly team

• Active Idaho (ID) or Compact RN license required — must be active at time of consideration, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 3 years of OR experience required
• Strong orthopedic surgery background required
• Endoscopy experience required
• C-section experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended
• Epic EMR experience
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Must be able to remain within 30 minutes of the hospital at all times while on call

• Travelers are paired with a preceptor for unit-specific orientation, including unit norms and system values; orientation is 5 days
• Blue scrubs are provided per surgical services attire policy; appropriate OR shoes are required
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
• Former permanent employees of this facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• This is an 8-week assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-697436. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.