Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with strong scrub and circulate skills and at least 2 years of recent OR experience for a 13-week night shift travel contract.

Details

• Work in a high-volume Operating Room with 45 cases across 17 rooms
• Specialties include (in priority order): Neuro/Neuro Spine, Ortho/Ortho Spine, Vascular, Robotics, Urology, Podiatry, Oncology GYN, and General/ENT/Plastics
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• No call or float requirements
• EMR: Epic (training provided); also uses Pyxis
• 13-week contract minimum; longer contracts may be available

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS certification required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Minimum 2 years of recent, acute OR experience required; candidates out of the acute OR setting for more than 6 months will not be considered
• Must be proficient in both scrubbing and circulating
• Strong experience in at least 2 of the following specialties: Neuro Spine, Ortho Spine, Vascular, or Robotics
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided (Ceil Blue)
• Orientation consists of a minimum of 36 hours (3 days), not including Epic training, with weekly orientation sessions
• Pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed annually; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or EP staff employee of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different rate
• Travel pairs are welcome; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Candidates previously in management roles will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-724922. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.