American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- 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: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position in Oklahoma City, OK, requiring at least 1 year of OR experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications from the AHA.
Details
- Hospital-based OR Complex with 23 ORs operating out of 18 suites
- Patient population includes neurology, urology, oncology, gynecology, robotics, orthopedics, podiatry, ENT, OMF, and general surgery cases
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Day shift, 3x12 schedule (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- On-call is required: 2 primary and 2 backup calls over a 2-month period with rotating self-sign-up; call hours are Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 AM
- Weekend hours as required by the facility
- Floating required as needed by the facility
- Epic EMR in use
- Equipment varies depending on surgical specialty
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active OK RN license or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the AHA required (no expiring certifications within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled)
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience required
- Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs are not accepted)
- No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across a broad range of surgical specialties
- Facility has earned a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A"
- Light blue scrubs required; scrubs are provided by the facility
- A professional, enthusiastic personality with willingness to participate in all aspects of perioperative teamwork is strongly preferred
- 1+ years of travel nursing experience and OR certification are preferred but not required
- Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment
- Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced bill rate
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a minimum 1-year separation or reassignment outside the 50-mile radius is required
American Traveler Job ID #P-720979. 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.