American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with a minimum of 4 years of OR experience including Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic cases.
Details
- Operating Room unit within a hospital setting
- Service lines include Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
- Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Variable weekend and call requirements to be discussed during interview
- Floating required within facility/scope of practice and to Outpatient as needed
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum of 4 years Operating Room experience required prior to travel
- Required specialty experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic procedures
- Experience with procedures including ALIF, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, and XLIF
- Experience with general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, and thyroidectomy
- Experience with GYN procedures including hysterectomy, colporrhaphy, tubal ligation, and D&C
- Experience with orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy, fracture reduction, and total joint replacement
- Transplant experience including intestinal, kidney, liver, organ donation, and pancreas cases preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Previous travel experience required
- Unit does not accept first-time travelers
- Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties in a high-acuity OR setting
- Candidates deemed clinically qualified will undergo a facility clinical screening prior to manager review
- Full compliance required by required deadlines to avoid a two-week delay due to biweekly orientation scheduling
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, all RTO must be finalized at time of consideration
- No RTO permitted during orientation week
- No holiday RTO approved for blackout dates in November and December
- Holiday coverage required, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
- Limited holiday RTO consideration only if three major holidays fall within the assignment period
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
- Previous employees must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers who cancel or receive a Do Not Return must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying
American Traveler Job ID #P-753144. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.