Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,534 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a travel contract at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, with on-call requirements and experience in orthopedics, general surgery, trauma, and/or plastics.

Details

• Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with 1,273 staffed beds
• Unit: Operating Room
• Specialties include general surgery, orthopedics, ortho trauma, and/or plastics
• Day shifts, 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30am–7:00pm
• 4–6 call shifts per 6-week period; weekday call hours are 7:00pm–7:00am, weekend call hours span both day and night (7:00am–7:00pm and 7:00pm–7:00am)
• On-call response time required within 45 minutes; call hours and start times may adjust based on staffing needs
• If worked on call past midnight, up to 8 hours of rest time is provided before potential recall for shift relief, lunches, or breaks
• Floating within service line to other ORs for staffing and census needs
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or Compact RN license required; IL candidates may apply with a pending IL license
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
• Scrubbing preferred; circulating required
• Proficiency in general surgery, orthopedics, ortho trauma, and/or plastics required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered with 3+ years of OR experience and strong orthopedics background
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• No block scheduling available
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Former permanent employees of any BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may work at BJC facilities for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break is required before returning
• Parking is available at $15/day or $70/month

American Traveler Job ID #P-728419. 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.