Travel Operating Room RN - $2,646 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Walla Walla, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR Circulating RN for a 13-week Operating Room assignment requiring prior travel experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Operating Room department in a Short Term Acute Care, Level III Trauma Center with 104 staffed beds
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• 8-hour day shifts alternating between 7:00 AM-3:30 PM and 11:00 AM-7:30 PM based on need
• On-call required: 1 weeknight per week and 1 weekend every 6 weeks
• Weekend work required for call only
• 20-minute callback time required when on call
• No floating between units required, though travelers should be prepared to float within the facility
• Epic EMR used for charting
• No fee for parking

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of OR circulating experience required
• Previous OR charge experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with General, Ortho, Neuro, GYN, OB (C/S), ENT, Plastics, Vascular, and Eye surgeries preferred
• Skills in procedures such as abdominoplasty, anterior cervical fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, C-sections, cystoscopy, open reduction of fractures, and total joint replacement preferred
• Experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and Mako Surgical System preferred
• Experience with Hana Table equipment preferred
• Knowledge of Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedure required
• 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required, may include Charge RNs/Leads

Additional Information

• Provide circulating RN support across a wide range of surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, neuro, gynecologic, obstetric, ENT, plastics, vascular, and eye surgeries
• Scrubs of any color are accepted across all units
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility as permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Local candidates are accepted at a lower pay rate within a 50-mile radius
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of application, as post-submission RTO requests are unlikely to be approved
• Travelers should be prepared to float within the facility as needed

American Traveler Job ID #P-732183. 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.