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: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN with combined OR Circulator, Pre-Op, and PACU experience for a surgical services role requiring rotational call coverage.
Details
- Facility with 3 OR suites, 3 PACU/Pre-Op bays, and 1 anesthesia provider
- Surgical case types include general, OB/GYN, ophthalmology (cataract), and occasional orthopedic procedures
- Day shift hours 6:30am-2:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional late days to complete surgical caseloads
- Rotational call coverage averaging 1-2 days per week plus every other or every third weekend depending on staffing
- Holiday coverage required as part of rotational schedule
- Must be able to function across all three specialty areas: Pre-Op, OR Circulator, and PACU
Requirements
- Active CO or compact RN license required
- Minimum 6 years of nursing experience required, with 3 years of combined Pre-Op/OR/PACU experience preferred
- ACLS certification required
- CNOR certification preferred
- Scrub experience preferred
- Must be comfortable with long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting
- Exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious materials expected
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, circulating cases, patient recovery, and preparing patients for surgery
- Assists with processing surgical instruments and equipment in central sterilizing
- Provides patient education and emotional support throughout the surgical process
- Adheres to infection control standards and follows national guidelines from IAHCSMM, AORN, ASGE, and ASPAN
- Reports to the Surgical Services Manager or designee
- Requires strong communication skills and the ability to remain effective in high-stress situations
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan