Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $1,930 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: 08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring scrub and circulate experience in at least two of four key surgical specialties.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room department of a hospital setting
• Unit handles 45 cases across 17 rooms
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• No call requirements
• No floating required
• 13-week assignment length or longer accepted
• Specialties in priority order include neuro/neuro spine, ortho/ortho spine, vascular, robotics, urology, podiatry, oncology GYN, and general/ENT/plastics
• Uses Pyxis and Epic systems along with SBAR communication and staff meetings

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted for consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute Operating Room experience required
• Must have both scrub and circulate experience
• Candidates out of acute OR setting for more than 6 months will not be considered
• Candidates most recently in management roles will not be considered
• Strong experience required in at least two of the following: neuro spine, ortho spine, vascular, or robotics
• Prior travel experience preferred but first-time travelers will be screened for consideration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required, pending references acceptable at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Perform scrub and circulate duties across a range of surgical specialties including neuro spine, ortho spine, vascular, and robotics procedures
• Unit orientation is a minimum of 36 hours across three days, not including separate Epic training
• Scrubs are provided in Ceil Blue color
• Pre-start modules for acute care roles take approximately 8-10 hours and must be completed prior to start and annually
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a lower pay rate
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and must disclose prior employment details for facility approval
• Current travel per diem clinicians with the facility must choose between per diem or travel status
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

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.