What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Operating Room position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position requiring a minimum of 2 years of OR experience across various specialties and an active SC or compact RN license.
Details
- Hospital operating room setting
- Performs scrubbing and/or circulating duties across various surgical specialties
- Schedule is 4x10-hour shifts per day with hours of 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM; days vary based on departmental need
- On-call requirement includes one weekday call per week and one call weekend per month
- 36 hours per week
Requirements
- Active SC or compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA-issued only)
- Minimum 2 years of OR experience in a U.S. hospital with exposure to various surgical specialties
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
- BSN highly desired
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months (at least one from most recent employer)
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
- Date of birth required for consideration
- Copies of all certifications required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsible for scrubbing and/or circulating for operative procedures and department admissions to the operative suite
- Adheres to standards and appropriate aseptic techniques throughout all procedures
- Consults and coordinates with surgical team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans
- Serves as a communication liaison between patients, families, and the operating team
- Prepares the OR for each patient and procedure, assembles necessary equipment and supplies, and confirms equipment functionality and implant availability
- CPI certification is mandated for this position