American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 25 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 25 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring scrub and circulate experience in at least two of four key specialties: neuro spine, ortho spine, vascular, or robotics.
Details
- Work in the Operating Room department of a hospital environment
- Unit handles 45 cases across 17 rooms
- Specialties in priority order: neuro/neuro spine, ortho/ortho spine, vascular, robotics, urology, podiatry, oncology GYN, and general/ENT/plastics
- Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 7:15
- No call requirements
- No floating requirements within the unit
- Uses PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR, staff meetings, and communication board systems
- Accepts 13-week or longer contract lengths
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute OR experience required (no more than 6 months out of acute OR setting)
- Candidates in management roles most recently will not be considered
- Must have both scrub and circulate experience
- Strong experience required in at least two of the following: neuro spine, ortho spine, vascular, or robotics
- Prior travel experience required (first-time travelers may be considered)
Additional Information
- Perform scrub and circulate duties for a variety of surgical specialties including neuro spine, ortho spine, vascular, and robotic procedures
- Scrubs provided in Ceil Blue color
- Unit orientation is a minimum of 36 hours across three days, not including Epic training
- Pre-start modules for acute care roles take approximately 8-10 hours and must be completed prior to start and annually
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
- All RTO must be pre-approved before signing
- Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details for facility approval
- Travel pairs are allowed if placed on different units and disclosed at submission
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a lower rate
- First-time travelers will be considered for this role
American Traveler Job ID #P-718632. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.