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Travel OR RN - $2,515 per week

American Traveler

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,515 Per Week

Highlights

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 14-week day shift assignment requiring 3 years of recent OR experience across multiple surgical specialties. Call assignments rotate, with 2-3 weekday calls during the first 6-week period and weekend call during the subsequent 6-week period.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLexington, KY

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 12/15/2026
  • Duration: 14 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Dec 15, 2026
  • Length: 14 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 14-week day shift assignment requiring 3 years of recent OR experience across multiple surgical specialties.

Details

  • Operating Room unit within a hospital setting
  • Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Staff must be able to work across a variety of surgical specialty areas including Total Joints, Ortho Spine, Gyn, and MIS
  • Call requirements include weekday coverage from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM and weekend coverage from 7:00 AM Saturday to 7:00 AM Monday
  • Call assignments rotate, with 2-3 weekday calls during the first 6-week period and weekend call during the subsequent 6-week period
  • 40-minute response time required for call
  • Optional late coverage sign-up available as backup support if the OR schedule runs long
  • Candidates will float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital

Requirements

  • Active KY State or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
  • BLS certification required
  • Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room experience required
  • Level 1 trauma experience desired
  • No active license hits accepted for consideration
  • At least 1 professional reference required at time of consideration

Additional Information

  • Perform circulating and/or scrub duties across multiple surgical specialties
  • Local candidates residing within 100 miles are not accepted for this position
  • Returning permanent staff must be separated from all UK-affiliated facilities for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
  • All requested time off must be disclosed at time of consideration; requests submitted after an offer is extended will not be approved
  • Annual and orientation modules are required and vary by specialty

American Traveler Job ID #P-775519. Pay package is based on 8 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.

 

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