Travel OR RN - $2,408 per week

Utilicom; Westwood, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a traveling OR RN for a day shift assignment in Westwood, NJ. The RN will circulate in orthopedics/spine, support robotics cases, and work 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on a 13-week contract.

Requires NJ or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, 1+ year OR experience, and Epic EMR experience. 40 hours/week with 10-hour shifts and travel benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license (or Compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room RN experience
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience
• Epic charting system experience
• Experience with universal protocol (time out) procedures, specimen handling, and infection control practices

Responsibilities

• Circulate in orthopedics, spine, robotics, and general surgery cases
• Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Provide circulating RN support across a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, spine, and robotics
• Perform emergency management duties including fire safety, code response, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Administer blood and blood products and maintain wound management standards
• Work with robotic systems (Da Vinci, Mako) and Epic EMR

Skills

Orthopedic surgical experience

Robotic surgery exposure

RN clinical expertise

Tools

Epic EMR

Da Vinci Robotic System

MAKO Surgical System

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Operating Room RN with orthopedic and spine circulating experience for a day shift assignment requiring a NJ or compact RN license.

Details

• Circulate in orthopedics, spine, robotics, and general surgery cases
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Wide range of surgical specialties including thoracic, general, orthopedic, urology, bariatrics, ENT, gynecology, neurology, plastics, podiatry, and robotics
• Utilizes advanced equipment such as cell saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana Table
• Robotic surgery experience with Da Vinci and Mako Surgical Systems
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (NJ State or Compact) required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room RN experience required
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with universal protocol (time out) procedures, specimen handling, and infection control practices

Additional Information

• Provide circulating RN support across a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, spine, and robotics
• Perform emergency management duties including fire safety, code response, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Administer blood and blood products and maintain wound management standards
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Previous staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-757600. 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.