What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Operating Room position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for an outpatient ambulatory surgery center (ASC) position requiring multi-specialty scrubbing ability and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience.
Details
- Work setting is an outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) with 4 OR suites
- Multi-specialty caseload including Orthopedics, ENT, GI, Urology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Plastics, and occasional Spine
- Averages 15–30 cases per day (approximately 20)
- Scrubbing is required; candidates should be able to scrub all specialties
- Shift schedule is days, with hours varying between 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, and 8:00 AM–4:30 PM based on staffing needs
- 13-week contract with three 12-hour shifts per week
- No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements, except for every-other-Friday night call with a 30-minute response time
- Floating to PACU or Pre/Post-op areas is expected as needed
- Charting is done in MEDITECH
Requirements
- Active IN or compact RN license required
- Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and PALS (AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
- Experience across all surgical specialties is required
- BSN is not required
- Candidates who have worked in a permanent capacity at Hancock Health within the last 6 months are not eligible
Additional Information
- This is a fast-paced ASC environment requiring self-motivation and strong teamwork skills
- Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support is available 24/7; travelers are expected to take a charge assignment once oriented to the facility
- Scrubs are facility-provided and are a single color worn by all staff regardless of specialty
- Orientation is typically 2 days, with up to 1 week available if needed
- First-time travelers are not preferred for this position