Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler, LLC.; Ellsworth (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week travel assignment. Requires OR circulating experience, Maine or Compact RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Prior travel experience preferred, with Cerner or Epic EMR familiarity.

The role is primarily circulating in a busy OR, with rotating 10-hour shifts and on-call duties. Housing allowance and travel reimbursement provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact or Maine) required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required, 5 years preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of OR specialty experience required.
• Experience with listed OR case types required.
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required.
• At least one prior travel assignment required.

Responsibilities

• Circulate in a 4-room OR department, ~25 cases per day.
• Cover general surgery, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, ortho, endoscopy.
• Primarily circulating role; scrub experience optional.
• Operate with Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis system.
• Work weekdays 7:00–5:30 with 10-hour rotating shifts.
• May float to inpatient areas as needed; call required.
• Holiday on-call based on contract; orientation with buddy.

Skills

OR circulating experience

Travel nursing experience

RN license

BLS/ACLS certifications

Cerner/EPIC EMR familiarity

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis system

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week assignment requiring prior OR circulating experience and at least one prior travel assignment.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or Maine) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required, 5 years preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the OR specialty required
• Experience with the listed OR case types required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-room Operating Room department performing an average of 25 cases per day
• Case mix includes general surgery (open and laparoscopic), urology, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and endoscopy procedures for adults and minimal pediatric cases
• Primarily circulating role; scrub experience preferred but not required
• Uses Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Operating hours Monday through Friday, 7:00AM-5:30PM with 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• May float to inpatient areas in a task/helping-hands capacity without assuming a patient assignment
• Call required for both RN and CST roles, averaging 6-7 shifts per month with a 20-minute response time
• Weekday call runs until 7:00AM the next morning; weekend call rotates every 4th or 5th weekend from Friday evening until Monday morning
• One week of orientation with a call buddy, working five 8-hour shifts
• Circulate and assist with OR cases across general surgery, urology, ENT, OB/GYN, and orthopedic specialties
• Support staff on the unit includes a supervisor, charge RN, CRNAs, anesthesiologist coverage Monday-Thursday, resource nurses, OR educator, anesthesia tech, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage
• All staff participate in room turnover duties
• On-call coverage required for some holidays depending on contract overlap
• Surgical scrubs are provided and free parking is available
• Candidates with only medical exemptions for flu vaccination will be considered, subject to facility review
• Time off requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers will not be considered; at least one prior travel assignment is required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-768890

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