What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Operating Room position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room/Surgery position in a remote Alaska facility, requiring an active AK RN license and a minimum of 4 years of experience.
Details
- Hospital-based Operating Room/Surgery department
- Responsible for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care across all age groups, from newborns to elderly
- Variable day and night shifts
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active Alaska (AK) RN license in good standing required
- Minimum 4 years of OR nursing experience
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred
- National Certification in Surgery/PACU preferred
- Knowledge of AORN standards required
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Delivers patient care through the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the surgical continuum
- Applies age-specific considerations and cultural sensitivity in all patient care interactions
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve quality patient outcomes
- Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) is required upon arrival before working
- The following competency documentation must be provided upon arrival: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Restraints and Seclusion, Blood Transfusions, and current BLS
- Hospital-provided housing is available in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces (gender-specific units; no dogs allowed)
- Travelers coordinate housing arrangements directly with the facility
- The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted through American Traveler for reimbursement
- Flight itinerary is required at least one week prior to start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival only
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan