Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler

Kalamazoo (MI)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN with circulating competency for a 13-week travel assignment in Kalamazoo, MI. Active MI RN license and trauma Level II experience are required, with 2+ years of RN experience and Cerner charting proficiency.

The role involves day shifts (3x12 hours), no on-call, and facility training within the first week. Housing and allowances are typically provided by the program.

Qualifications

Active MI RN license required and must be active by start date.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
BLS certification required.
Previous Charge Nurse experience required.
Trauma Level II experience required.
Cerner charting experience required.
Competency in circulating role required.
Experience in vascular, gynecology, neurology, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, ENT, oral, endoscopic, bariatric, and podiatric procedures.
Familiarity with equipment including cell saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana table.
Experience with robotics systems such as Da Vinci Xi and Mako preferred.
Knowledge of emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia protocols.

Responsibilities

Provide circulating RN support across a wide range of surgical specialties and procedures.
Perform professional duties including blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling, IV starts, and wound management.
Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures for patient safety.
Scrubs are provided by the facility.
Travelers must be willing to float based on facility census and staffing needs.

Skills

RN experience

BLS

Charge Nurse experience

Trauma Level II

Circulating competency

Cerner charting

Robotics experience (Da Vinci Xi)

Robotics experience (Mako)

Emergency management protocols

Teaching hospital experience

Vascular/gynecology/neurology/orthoped

General surgery/urology/ENT/endoscopic

Education

Active MI RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Cerner charting

Da Vinci Xi robotics

Mako robotics

Job description

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Travel RN - Operating Room

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

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.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN with circulating competency and Trauma Level II experience for a 13-week assignment requiring an active MI RN license.

Details

Operating Room setting including Ambulatory OR, General OR, and Trauma OR
Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, working either 7:00-19:30 or 9:00-21:30
Some shifts may extend slightly (7a-7:30p or 9a-9:30p)
Holiday coverage based on unit rotation
No on-call requirements
Uses Cerner charting system
1:1 patient ratio experience required
Travelers must be willing to float based on facility census and staffing needs

Requirements

Active MI RN license required (may be pending at submission but must be active by start date)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
BLS certification required
Previous Charge Nurse experience required
Trauma Level II experience required
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Cerner charting experience required
Competency in circulating role required
Experience in specialties such as vascular, gynecology, neurology, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, ENT, oral, endoscopic, bariatric, and podiatric procedures
Familiarity with equipment including cell saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana table
Experience with robotics systems such as Da Vinci Xi and Mako preferred
Knowledge of emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia protocols

Additional Information

Provide circulating RN support across a wide range of surgical specialties and procedures
Perform professional duties including blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling, IV starts, and wound management
Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures for patient safety
Scrubs are provided by the facility
Maximum of 10 days RTO permitted per assignment
Candidates requesting holiday RTO must be willing to work one of the three major holidays
Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least three years before returning as a traveler
First-time travelers will be considered
Local candidates are not accepted; travelers must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
Required to complete facility training modules within the first week of the assignment
Facility maintains strict professional conduct standards, and unprofessional behavior or attendance issues may result in contract termination

Pay

Overview

$2,182/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,366

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$113,464

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$936/wk

Regular Hours

$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,182/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,964 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

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EMR

Teaching Facility

American Traveler Benefits

Health

Day 1

401k with match