Travel OR RN - $2,787 per week

Fiber Broadband; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room travel assignment in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The role requires OR experience and a MN RN license, with 8-hour shifts and a 40-hour week. Start date is 11/09/2026 for a 13-week assignment in a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital.

Active MN RN license, BLS, and prior travel RN experience are required, with on-call and floating as needed. Shifts include day and evening options; on-site work and potential living stipend considerations

Qualifications

• Active or pending MN RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of OR experience; 2 years preferred.
• Previous travel RN experience required.
• Strong OR equipment proficiency and shock management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operating room nursing care for a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital.
• Coordinate with surgical teams across vascular, gynecology, orthopedic and other specialties.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Gynecology

Orthopedic

Neurology

Cardiovascular

General surgery

Urology

ENT

Thoracic

Plastics

Podiatry

Robotics

Trauma

Education

RN license (Active or Pending)

BLS certification

1 year OR experience

2 years OR experience (preferred)

Previous travel RN experience

Tools

Epic/Excellian

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of specialty OR experience and travel RN experience.

Details

• Operating Room unit within an acute care, teaching hospital with Level 2 Trauma Center designation
• 258 staffed beds
• Day shift (5x8, 6:45 AM-3:15 PM) and Evening shift (5x8, 2:45 PM-11:15 PM) schedules available with start times of 0645, 0845, 1100, or 1445
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Epic/Excellian charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active or pending MN RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in OR specialty typically required
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Surgical specialty skills across vascular, gynecology, orthopedic, neurology, cardiovascular, general surgery, urology, ENT, thoracic, plastics, podiatry, robotics, and trauma procedures
• Experience with emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia
• Proficiency with OR equipment including electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana Table
• At least 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
• Must submit Date of Birth, SSN, copy of certifications, and Nursys verification for consideration
• MN-specific fingerprinting (LiveScan) required as part of state compliance

Additional Information

• Minnesota state requires fingerprinting (LiveScan) as part of the background check process; candidates must travel to a LiveScan location if not within driving distance
• Required to complete pre-start training modules prior to assignment start
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility for consideration, with no local candidates accepted for this role
• Candidates must have been off perm staff (staff or per diem) status for at least 3 months to be eligible for a return assignment
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days during the assignment
• First-time travelers may not be considered given travel experience requirement
• Facility does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to former perm employees

American Traveler Job ID #P-775617. 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.