Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,001 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital, requiring a SC or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital with 75 staffed beds
• Operating Room (OR) unit with a 1:1 patient ratio
• Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-call is required: 1 day per week and one weekend per month
• Travelers may be required to float between Downtown, Northeast, and Kershaw campuses based on census and staffing needs
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Free parking is available with a pass distributed at pickup

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or multistate/compact RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must have active licensure prior to start
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• A radiation badge is required and must be provided by your agency
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent staff or PRN at any MUSC location must have been separated from the MUSC system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Non-local candidates are prioritized; local candidates (within 60 miles of the facility) are accepted
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration and are subject to facility approval
• Online orientation modules are completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all staff and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak activity months are August and September

American Traveler Job ID #P-728726. Pay package is based on 10 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.