Travel Operating Room RN - $2,926 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• 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: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with strong gynecological surgical skills and mandatory call availability for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital in Colorado.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital operating room environment
• OR includes 4 main suites, a Family Birth Center (C-sections), and an Endoscopy Room
• Common case types include gynecological, general surgery, orthopedic (joint replacement, fracture and soft tissue repair), urological, ENT, and podiatry
• Strong gynecological surgical skills required, including Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)
• RN scrubbing is required
• Charting is performed using MEDITECH ORM
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Weeknight call requirement: 3:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Weekend call coverage: Friday 3:00 PM through Monday 6:30 AM
• Holiday call coverage is required
• Mandatory call/standby is required with a 20-minute response time
• Floating to other departments as a "helping hand" may be required

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact/NLC) required — Oregon license is NOT required at time of consideration; a 90-Day Emergency License may be requested upon offer
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS and ACLS — pending certifications not accepted
• OR RN license/certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Strong gynecological OR skills required, including experience with TLH
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Unit-specific orientation is provided (12 hours)
• Blue scrubs are required and will be provided by the facility
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Travelers are expected to float within their assigned zone and are responsible for securing housing that allows them to meet call response requirements
• No OR techs on staff — RNs are expected to scrub cases independently

American Traveler Job ID #P-715460. 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.

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