Travel OR RN - $2,726 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract in an acute care hospital setting in Wheeling, WV, requiring IV skills and surgical care knowledge including robotics experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital operating room setting with 15 suites and 55–70 cases per day
• Scope of practice includes preoperative care in the surgical center/pre-op area (not a freestanding surgical center)
• Common cases include all surgical procedures, both same-day and overnight stays
• IV skills and surgical care knowledge, including robotics, are essential to daily work
• EMR is currently Allscripts/Sunrise with an Epic go-live scheduled for April 1
• Day shift scheduling with either five 8-hour shifts (6am–2pm, 7am–3pm, 8am–4pm, or 9am–5pm) or four 10-hour shifts per week
• Occasional midnight shifts may be required to support operational demands
• Weekend rotation required: one scheduled 8-hour shift (7am–3pm, Saturday or Sunday) per scheduling period
• On-call requirement: 1–2 secondary call days per scheduling period, each consisting of a 24-hour call from 7am Saturday to 7am Sunday
• On-call response time is 30 minutes
• Floating to the OR holding area may be required
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Strong IV skills required
• Surgical care knowledge including robotics experience required
• Allscripts/Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• A copy of a valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
• Any licensing hits must be disclosed upfront

Additional Information

• This OR position is focused on preoperative/surgical center care and is not a traditional scrub-in RN role — scrubbing is not required
• Orientation is completed on-site within the Surgical Center/Pre-Op department
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to reapply
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• All candidates interview directly with a unit manager
• 2 professional references are required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference (from a permanent facility if worked within the last 12 months) and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference

American Traveler Job ID #P-715519. Pay package is based on 8 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.