Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,110 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level 2 trauma facility in Georgia, requiring at least 2 years of OR experience and active GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Operating Room setting at a Level 2 trauma facility handling a broad range of surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopedic trauma, ENT, gynecology (including Gyn oncology), eye surgery, and vascular cases
• Facility utilizes Da Vinci robotic systems and a hybrid room for vascular procedures
• No open-heart surgery or organ transplant cases
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics
• 10 OR rooms with an average daily census of 32 patients
• EMR system: Epic; also uses Pyxis and SBAR
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (11:00–23:00)
• Every third weekend required
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• On-call required approximately 7 days/month, including one weekend per month on rotation; call also required on holidays on a rotating basis
• Call typically begins when your shift ends; weekend call is 24-hour call
• Three levels of call are used to indicate the probability of being called in

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Experience with a broad range of OR procedures preferred; candidates are not expected to have experience with all procedures listed
• Copies of required certifications must be provided for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• RTO maximum of 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• If one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work those holidays and no holiday RTO can be requested; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work two of them and one holiday RTO request may be reviewed for approval
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counted as 1), Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (counted as 1), and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day (counted as 1)
• No special scheduling requests, alternate shifts, or schedule changes are permitted
• Travelers must be away from all facilities within this health system for a full year before returning as a traveler
• No scheduling conflicts between travel pairs assigned to the same unit and shift are permitted

American Traveler Job ID #P-711335. 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.