Travel Registered Nurse OR

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with strong gynecological skills and active BLS and ACLS certifications for a 13-week contract assignment.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Operating Room of an acute care hospital
• Covers 4 main OR suites, a Family Birth Center for C-sections, and an Endoscopy Room
• Typical surgical cases include gynecological, general, orthopedic joint replacement, orthopedic fracture and soft tissue repair, urological, ENT, and podiatry cases
• RN duties include both circulating and scrubbing on cases
• Uses Meditech ORM (version 5.66) for charting
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0630 to 1500, 8-hour day shifts
• Call is required on weeknights (1500-0630), weekends (Friday 1500 to Monday 0630), and for holidays
• Call response time is 20 minutes
• May be required to float and assist in other departments if needed
• Blue scrubs are provided
• On-call duties are mandatory, including overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts
• A unit/department-specific orientation is provided to support onboarding
• Blue scrubs are provided for all shifts
• Travelers may participate in a Helping Hands capacity in other units as needed
• Candidates may not have been employed directly by any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the last year
• Holiday call coverage is required as part of the assignment
  
  

Requirements

• Active RN license in any state or Compact (NLC); must be active at time of consideration, but Oregon license can be obtained with a 90-Day Emergency License if necessary
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required
• Strong gynecological operating room skills, especially in TLH procedures
• Ability to both scrub and circulate in the OR
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver's license must be provided
  
  

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  
  

American Traveler Job ID #P-627764. 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

About American Traveler

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.