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Travel OR RN - $2,827 per week

American Traveler

  • Paducah, KY
  • Today
  • $2,827 Per Week

Highlights

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. Surgical Services department with 15 OR suites (hybrid and cardiothoracic), PACU, sterile supply, pharmacy, and scheduling support areas.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPaducah, KY

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/12/2026
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 12, 2026
  • Length: 26 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Operating Room/Vascular position requiring prior vascular surgical experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

  • Surgical Services department with 15 OR suites (hybrid and cardiothoracic), PACU, sterile supply, pharmacy, and scheduling support areas
  • Vascular pod handles endovascular and open vascular cases
  • Relevant case types include EVAR, TEVAR, TCAR, atherectomy, thrombectomy, aortograms, dialysis access (AV grafts/fistulas), carotid and femoral endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, and vein procedures (ablation, VenaSeal, Varithena)
  • Uses devices from Medtronic, Gore, Cook, Endologix, Silk Road/Boston Scientific, Penumbra, Inari, and AngioJet
  • Monday-Friday schedule, 0630-1500
  • Call required every other day and every other weekend
  • Must be willing to assist in other surgical specialties as needed
  • 26-week contract

Requirements

  • Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
  • Prior vascular surgical experience required
  • Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary care teams
  • Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

  • Provide direct patient care in the OR including assessment, treatment planning, and procedural support
  • Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities as part of surgical care team
  • Deliver patient and family education related to surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with case management and other disciplines to support discharge planning
  • Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives
  • Must reside within 75 miles of the facility; local candidates accepted at a lower rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-762829. 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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