What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Operating Room position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a Magnet acute care hospital, requiring robotic surgery and trauma experience along with an active AK RN license.
Details
- Operating Room unit within an acute care hospital setting
- Day shift, 4x10-hour schedule, variable start times of 0645-1715 or 0845-1915, including weekends
- Weekend requirement of every Saturday or Sunday
- On-call required based on unit needs, including weekends
- Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
- Guaranteed up to 36-40 hours per week, with an additional 4 hours scheduled to help cover breaks and lunches
- Uses Cerner charting system
- Uses cell saver and robotic surgical equipment
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required prior to start; compact license accepted at time of submission
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum of 2 years OR RN experience required, 3 years preferred
- Robotic surgery experience required
- Some trauma experience required
- Experience with general, orthopedic, urologic, and thoracic surgical procedures
- Knowledge of code response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia protocols, electrosurgical equipment, arthroscopes, and laparoscopes
- Skills in blood product administration, infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, urinary catheterization, and wound management
Additional Information
- Located at a Magnet-designated, 152-bed acute care hospital
- Provide surgical support across general, orthopedic, thoracic, and urologic procedures
- Navy scrubs required; OR and L&D scrubs provided
- No cost parking available near the facility
- Local candidates not accepted; minimum 100-mile radius requirement applies
- Previous travelers must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years before returning
- First-time travelers are accepted for this role
- No additional RTO changes accepted once contract is signed
- COVID vaccination compliance required prior to starting
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan