Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,017 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with a minimum of 3 years of OR experience, RNFA background, and proficiency in spine, orthopedic, and robotic surgeries for a rotating shift contract position requiring call coverage.

Details

• Hospital operating room setting
• Rotating shift schedule, 5x8s, with shift start times of 6:00 AM, 8:30 AM, or 10:00 AM; Monday through Friday
• On-call required at least twice per week and every 3rd weekend
• Case types include primary spine, orthopedic, and robotic-assisted surgeries

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and PALS
• Insurance documentation required
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience, with recent experience in the specialty within the last 3 months
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
• Experience in primary spine, orthopedic, and robotic surgery required
• Associate's degree (A.S.) or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• CNOR certification preferred
• Two supervisory references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years
• Active, unrestricted license with no prior license hits
• Skills checklist for OR specialty completed within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• RTO is capped at 5 days; requests exceeding 5 days will result in automatic disqualification
• Candidates must have worked in the OR specialty within the last 3 months to be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-697996. 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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