Travel RN ( Night Shift/Day Shift )

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
Length: 10 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with both circulating and scrubbing skills for a 10-week hospital-based assignment supporting a high-volume, multi-specialty operating room.
Details

• Main OR setting within a hospital, supporting 16 rooms with an average daily census of 35 patients
• Surgical specialties include General, Neuro, Spine, Ortho, Robotics, Urology, Vascular, and Colorectal
• Adult to geriatric patient population
• Day shift, 4x10-hour schedule, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 2–3 weekends per 8-week schedule, either in-house or on call
• Call requirements include 7–8 call shifts per 8-week schedule: one weekend call, 1–2 weekend shifts, and 2–3 weekday night call shifts; call windows are either 7 PM–7 AM (C1) or 7 AM–7 PM (C2)
• Floating is rare but may occur within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• EMR: Epic (experience required); Pyxis medication dispensing system in use
• Facility utilizes two Da Vinci XI robotic surgery systems

Requirements

Active GA RN license or Compact RN license required
Current BLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of OR experience required
Both circulating and scrubbing experience are required (hard requirement)
Two supervisory references (Manager level or above; charge nurse references not accepted) are highly preferred
Additional Information

First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates are accepted for this position
Scrubs are provided by the facility
RTO is capped at 7 days for the assignment; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
Spring Break (April 4–12) is a blackout period during which RTO will not be approved
Holiday coverage policy: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them with no holiday RTO permitted; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers must work two, and one holiday RTO request may be reviewed for approval
Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
No scheduling change requests or alternate shift requests are permitted — the posted shift is firm
Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for at least one full year before returning as a traveler
All compliance requirements must be completed on time; late compliance may result in a two-week start date delay due to a bi-weekly orientation schedule
Candidates undergo a clinical pre-screen to assess fit prior to manager review
American Traveler Job ID #P-707315. 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.