Travel Operating Room RN - $2,423 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for an Operating Room position requiring a minimum of 4 years of OR experience, including Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.

Details

• Hospital OR setting serving a broad range of surgical service lines including Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• Transplant cases include intestinal, kidney, liver, organ donation, and pancreas
• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (10:30–21:00)
• Weekend assignment is variable and will be discussed during the interview
• On-call requirements are variable and will be discussed during the interview
• Floating within facility and scope of practice, including to Outpatient as needed
• Epic EMR experience required
• 16-week contract

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 4 years of OR experience prior to travel — this is a strict requirement
• Prior travel nursing experience required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Experience in all of the following specialties is required: Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• GYN skills must include abdominal/vaginal hysterectomy, anterior/posterior repair, bilateral tubal ligation, D&C, and laparoscopic-assisted gynecological procedures
• Neuro skills must include craniotomy, ALIF, XLIF, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion
• General surgery skills must include appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic-assisted procedures, thyroidectomy, and Whipple
• Orthopedic skills must include arthroscopy, total joint replacement, open/closed reduction of fractures, and laminectomy/discectomy
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred — charge nurse references are not accepted

Additional Information

• Candidates undergo a clinical review process to assess fit; those who pass are forwarded to the hiring manager for final consideration
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• No special scheduling requests are permitted post-offer or onsite; the listed shift is firm
• Travel pairs will not be assigned to the same shift on the same unit
• All RTO must be finalized prior to consideration; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Maximum RTO is 7 days per contract
• Holiday RTO policy: if 1–2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, no holiday RTO will be approved; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, 1 holiday RTO request may be considered
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Blackout dates with no RTO approved: 11/23–11/29 and 12/21–1/3
• Candidates who previously worked at this health system as permanent, per diem, or in another capacity must have been away from all system facilities for at least 1 full year before being eligible as a traveler
• Travelers who previously canceled or received a facility Do Not Return must complete one full assignment outside of this health system before reapplying

American Traveler Job ID #P-730306. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.