Travel Operating Room RN - $2,523 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I Trauma hospital position requiring at least 3 years of experience and a current IN or Compact RN license.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting, Operating Room department
• OR core areas include General, Plastics, GYN, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, GU, Colorectal, and Robotics
• Operating suite consists of 21 rooms with an average daily census of 70–80
• Candidates must be well-rounded and current in most OR specialties; CV and Transplant experience is not required
• Circulator role is required; scrub experience is preferred
• Da Vinci Xi Surgical System experience preferred
• Charting performed in Cerner (experience preferred)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (11:00–23:30)
• On-call required: approximately 6 call shifts per 6-week period
• Holiday coverage required: must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No block scheduling
• Floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals is required for all travelers
• Parking is provided at no cost
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand prior to start
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required; candidates with at least 2 years of Level I Trauma experience may be considered with a minimum of 1 year in a Level I Trauma setting
• Level I Trauma experience is a hard requirement
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI accepted); ACLS and PALS are preferred
• Circulator skills required; scrub skills preferred
• Proficiency across core OR specialties including General, GYN, Neuro, Ortho, Urology, ENT, and Trauma
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited university required
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates (Indiana residents) are accepted for this Surgical Services position
• Indiana residents residing within the state are considered local and will be offered an adjusted pay package
• Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health are required to take a consecutive break to reset eligibility (effective 2/24/26): out-of-state residents require a 90-day break; in-state residents require a 180-day break
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO may be approved; additional RTO requires facility approval
• OR RN travelers in Periop/Surgical Services are not subject to the general restriction on Indiana RN travelers at IU Health facilities

American Traveler Job ID #P-732877. 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.