Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
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Job summary
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Austin, TX, requiring weekend charge nurse capability and neuro/spine or cardiac surgical experience. The role supports a 22-room OR department with diverse surgical cases, a day shift schedule, no on-call requirements, and an emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.
Active TX RN license, 1 year OR experience, CST certification, BLS, and clean background are required to join a collaborative, flexible team that
Qualifications
- Active TX RN license required.
- Minimum 1 year of OR/surgery experience required.
- Cardiac experience required if working the Cardiac service line.
- CST certification required.
- BLS certification (AHA or ARC) not expiring within 30 days of start.
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration.
- One professional reference required.
- No gaps in work history of 90+ days within the past 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Weekend charge nurse duties as part of assigned responsibilities.
- Work with a team including RNs, CNAs, and surgical technicians to run 22 ORs.
- Handle a broad range of surgical cases in a 22-room OR department.
Skills
Job description
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Travel RN - Operating Room
Travel RN - Operating Room
Austin, Texas
Assignment Overview
Overview
Be First to Apply
Posted 1 day ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring weekend charge nurse capability and neuro/spine or cardiac surgical experience.
- 22-room Operating Room department in a non-trauma hospital setting
- Handles a wide range of surgical specialties including robotics, cardiac, vascular, neuro, spine, oncology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, and GYN
- Typical procedures include appendectomies, cholecystectomies, spine fusions, total joints, craniotomies, mastectomies, and DIEP flaps
- Day shift schedule, Saturday through Monday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- No on-call requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR/surgery experience required
- Cardiac experience required if working the Cardiac service line
- Certification required for Certified Surgical Technicians (CST)
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted), not expiring within 30 days of start
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
- One professional reference required
- No gaps in work history of 90+ days within the past 12 months
- Serve as Weekend Charge Nurse as part of assigned duties
- Work alongside a team structure including charge nurse, RNs, CNAs, and surgical technicians running 22 ORs
- One team remains in-house at all times, including overnight
- Facility provides scrubs; closed-toe, non-slip, heeled shoes required
- Team is described as flexible, collaborative, self-directed, and positive
- Unit has experienced low staff turnover with several contract staff transitioning to permanent roles
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Overview
$1,940/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$25,221
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$100,883
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$1,292/wk
Lodging
$116.58 x 7 days = $816
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,940/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,746 - $1,940. The $1,940 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
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Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
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American Traveler Benefits
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Day 1
401k with match
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and many more!
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Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
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Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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Travel RN - Operating Room
Travel RN - Operating Room
Austin, Texas
Assignment Overview
Overview
Be First to Apply
Posted 1 day ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring weekend charge nurse capability and neuro/spine or cardiac surgical experience.
- 22-room Operating Room department in a non-trauma hospital setting
- Handles a wide range of surgical specialties including robotics, cardiac, vascular, neuro, spine, oncology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, and GYN
- Typical procedures include appendectomies, cholecystectomies, spine fusions, total joints, craniotomies, mastectomies, and DIEP flaps
- Day shift schedule, Saturday through Monday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- No on-call requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR/surgery experience required
- Cardiac experience required if working the Cardiac service line
- Certification required for Certified Surgical Technicians (CST)
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted), not expiring within 30 days of start
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
- One professional reference required
- No gaps in work history of 90+ days within the past 12 months
- Serve as Weekend Charge Nurse as part of assigned duties
- Work alongside a team structure including charge nurse, RNs, CNAs, and surgical technicians running 22 ORs
- One team remains in-house at all times, including overnight
- Facility provides scrubs; closed-toe, non-slip, heeled shoes required
- Team is described as flexible, collaborative, self-directed, and positive
- Unit has experienced low staff turnover with several contract staff transitioning to permanent roles
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Overview
$1,940/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$25,221
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$100,883
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$1,292/wk
Lodging
$116.58 x 7 days = $816
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,940/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,746 - $1,940. The $1,940 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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