Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Transplant OR RN with strong kidney and liver transplant experience for a fast-paced abdominal transplant surgery unit in Indiana.

Active IN RN license, BLS, and 2+ years transplant experience are required, with Cerner charting and Da Vinci Xi familiarity preferred. The role includes 3x12 hour day shifts, call, and travel accommodations with housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Active IN or compact RN license required in hand prior to start date.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of strong transplant experience required, including kidney and liver experience.
• Regulatory Charting for Transplants certification required.
• Cerner charting experience preferred.
• Experience with general surgery procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, and hernia repair.
• Familiarity with robotic surgery systems including Da Vinci Xi preferred.
• Skills in cystoscopy and nephrectomy procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency management, fire safety, and latex allergy protocols.
• Nursing degree must be from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation.
• 2 supervisor references required.
• SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Operating Room unit performing solely abdominal transplants including kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal/multi-visceral procedures.
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Weekends preferred.
• Call requirement of 40-60 hours per 6-week period.
• Required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals across multiple specialties and all surgery types.
• Uses Cerner charting system.
• Provide surgical nursing care for abdominal transplant procedures including organ donation and pediatric transplant support (pediatric transplants performed at a separate facility).
• Adhere to Universal Protocol time-out procedures, specimen handling, and radiation/laser safety practices.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved, additional time off requires facility approval.
• First-time travelers accepted if they have strong 2 years of transplant experience.
• Indiana residents are not accepted for this position effective March 1, 2026.
• Previous IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler.
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must complete a consecutive break to reset eligibility, 90 days for out-of-state residents and 180 days for in-state residents.
• Free parking available on‑site

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Transplant experience

General surgery experience

Robotic surgery familiarity

Cystoscopy and nephrectomy skills

Education

Nursing degree from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program

Tools

Cerner charting

Da Vinci Xi robotic system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Transplant OR RN with strong kidney and liver transplant experience for a fast-paced abdominal transplant surgery unit.

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license required in hand prior to start date
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of strong transplant experience required, including kidney and liver experience
• Regulatory Charting for Transplants certification required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience with general surgery procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, and hernia repair
• Familiarity with robotic surgery systems including Da Vinci Xi preferred
• Skills in cystoscopy and nephrectomy procedures
• Knowledge of emergency management, fire safety, and latex allergy protocols
• Nursing degree must be from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Operating Room unit performing solely abdominal transplants including kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal/multi-visceral procedures
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekends preferred
• Call requirement of 40-60 hours per 6-week period
• Required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals across multiple specialties and all surgery types
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Provide surgical nursing care for abdominal transplant procedures including organ donation and pedi transplant support (pediatric transplants performed at a separate facility)
• Adhere to Universal Protocol time-out procedures, specimen handling, and radiation/laser safety practices
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved, additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers accepted if they have strong 2 years of transplant experience
• Indiana residents are not accepted for this position effective March 1, 2026
• Previous IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must complete a consecutive break to reset eligibility, 90 days for out-of-state residents and 180 days for in-state residents
• Free parking available on‑site

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