Travel OR RN - $2,677 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• 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 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an Operating Room position requiring at least 2 years of general surgery experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• General OR setting in a hospital environment
• Day shift with flexible start times: 6:45 AM–3:15 PM or 10:45 AM–7:15 PM, 5x8-hour shifts
• On-call required up to 12 hours per week (Monday 7 PM through Friday 7 AM) and 12 hours on weekends (Friday 7 PM–Sunday 7 PM)
• Every other holiday required
• Surgical specialties include general surgery, orthopedics, and laparoscopic procedures
• Core skills include appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and laparoscopic-assisted procedures
• Preferred orthopedic skills include arthroscopy, arthrotomy, total joint replacement, laminectomy/discectomy, and fracture reduction
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active RN license — MD state license or compact license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of general surgery OR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required (minimum of 1 completed travel assignment)
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years
• Driver's license required for local status determination

Additional Information

• Weekly orientation begins on Monday; ASAP start preferred
• Nurses with previous MedStar employment must have been separated for a minimum of one year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are accepted
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; RTO must be declared upfront and cannot exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• Manager interviews are not guaranteed; candidates must be comfortable proceeding without one
• Facility-specific compliance modules must be completed within one week of signing the contract
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-736885. 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.