Travel OR RN - $2,509 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 8 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with 2 years of current OR experience and a TN or compact RN license for a day shift assignment with call and holiday rotation requirements. Details Operating Room unit within a hospital setting Work settings include General OR, Orthopedic, and Total Joint Replacement Circulating role for total joint procedures Skills utilized may include neurology, spine, endoscopic, robotic, and urology procedures such as craniotomy, laminectomy, ALIF, XLIF, colonoscopy, EGD, robotic-assisted surgeries, and cystoscopy Uses Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication system Day shift schedule Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Call requirements include 4-6 weeknights and one 24-hour weekend shift approximately every 6 weeks Holiday rotation required Floating required in accordance with facility floating policies and clinical experience Requirements Active RN license (TN or Compact) required, must be in hand at time of consideration Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of current Operating Room experience required Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of the start date Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start date Cerner charting experience preferred but not required Additional Information Perform circulating duties for total joint and other surgical procedures within the OR Floating is conducted in accordance with facility policy and includes appropriate orientation to new units per Joint Commission standards RTO requests cannot be made at time of booking and must be discussed with the manager after starting the assignment RTO cannot occur within 14 days of the start date and cannot exceed 7 days total No RTO permitted during major holidays, holiday weekends, or surrounding days Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within 75 miles of the facility Candidates residing more than 75 miles from the facility are eligible for the traveler rate Former permanent staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, but may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months Related or married travel team members cannot be assigned to the same unit Non-billable training modules are completed during orientation and annually, with hours varying by department American Traveler Job ID P-749138. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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.