Travel OR RN - $2,407 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an active VA or Compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience.

Details

• Operating Room (OR) unit within a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 23:30–07:00 (5x8-hour shifts)
• 13-week contract
• On-call requirement of 3–4 call shifts every 6 weeks (8 hours each), with a 30-mile/30-minute proximity to campus required for call
• Preferred experience with trauma, neuro, ortho spine, general surgery, robotics, and eyes/ENT cases
• EMR: Epic (OP Time OR module); Epic training class required prior to start, with start date determined by available class options
• Floating, if required, is done in rotation with facility staff per facility policy and Joint Commission standards

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Orthopedic surgical experience preferred
• Proof of driver's license (DL) and Social Security card (SSN) required for consideration
• Must reside within 30 miles or 30 minutes of the facility to meet on-call obligations

Additional Information

• All travelers must attend either an accelerated or 2-day Epic orientation class; travelers who were previously at this facility within the past 6 months may be exempt from Epic class
• Up to 7 hours of non-billable online modules are required and completed during orientation
• Flu vaccine is required during flu season (Oct 1–Mar 31); religious or medical exemptions must comply with CMS guidelines
• COVID vaccination verification or a qualified exemption is required
• This is a smoke/nicotine-free facility
• Candidates who were previously employed as permanent staff at this facility must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; no RTO will be approved after an offer is extended
• RTO should be kept to a minimum — full calendar weeks off are discouraged, and holiday coverage should be expected
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-737055. Pay package is based on 10 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.