Travel Operating Room Circulator RN - $1,966 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR Circulator RN with neuro surgery experience for a 13-week day shift travel contract in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Details

• Work setting is a hospital Operating Room at a 244-bed facility serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois
• Primary specialty is Neuro Surgery with additional cases including General, Urology, GYN, and Ortho Surgery
• Surgical patient population across a variety of case types requiring flexibility
• Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM); limited to no more than 3 Fridays or Mondays off per 6-week schedule
• On-call required on average every 6–7 days with rotating weekend call; scheduled late shifts (non-call) may also be assigned
• No float requirements
• No weekend shift requirements outside of call rotation
• Equipment used includes DaVinci Xi robot, Hana Table, Arthrex tower, and Beach Chair positioning
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license required (must be active at time of consideration; no expirations within the first 30 days of assignment unless renewal documentation is provided)
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Minimum 1 year of recent neuro surgery-specific OR experience required
• Experience with General, Urology, GYN, and Ortho surgery including scopes and arthroplasty required
• Experience with DaVinci Xi robotic surgery required
• Experience with Hana Table, Arthrex tower, and Beach Chair positioning required
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs are not accepted)
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Circulating RN responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating perioperative patient care and serving as a patient advocate throughout the surgical experience
• Hospital-provided scrubs worn in the OR; black scrubs required outside of hospital-issued attire — no other colors are acceptable
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; exemptions must be client-approved
• Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
• A positive attitude, flexibility across case types, and a strong team-player mentality are important for success in this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-722460. 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.