Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,321 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a night shift travel contract requiring general OR and trauma experience, with both MO/KS or compact licensure in hand.

Details

• Operating Room (OR) setting within a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Rotating weekend shifts as determined by the department
• On-call required: 1–2 weekdays per week and 2 weekends per 13-week period
• Regular floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in both Kansas and Missouri, or a compact license, must be in hand prior to consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR specialty experience required
• At least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months, with no employment gap greater than 90 days in the past year
• General OR and trauma experience required
• 2 professional references required: one must be supervisor-level or above, the second may be a charge RN; both must be from someone who has worked with the candidate within the past year
• SSN must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are not accepted
• RTO is capped at 7 days for the duration of the contract
• Block scheduling is not available for this position
• Compliance modules are required and typically completed prior to the start date, and annually thereafter
• Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment
• Pending licenses are accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-712471. 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.