American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with 4+ years of OR experience across General Surgery, Neuro, Ortho, Transplant, and GYN service lines for a fast-paced surgical unit.
Details
- Operating Room unit supporting service lines including Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
- Day shift schedule, 4x10-hour shifts from 10:30 to 21:00
- Weekend and call requirements are variable and discussed during interview
- Floating required within facility and scope of practice, including to Outpatient as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience required prior to travel
- Required experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic surgical procedures
- Experience with specific procedures including ALIF, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, XLIF, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, thyroidectomy, Whipple, arthroscopy, fracture reductions, and total joint replacement
- Experience with gynecological procedures including hysterectomy, colporrhaphy, tubal ligation, D&C, and laparoscopic assisted procedures
- Transplant OR experience required, including intestinal, kidney, liver, organ donation, and pancreas procedures
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Prior travel experience required
- Does not accept first-time travelers
- Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) highly preferred at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct surgical support across a wide range of specialties in a high-acuity OR setting
- Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance results in a two-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
- No holiday RTO approved during blackout dates of 11/23-11/29 and 12/21-1/3
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, all RTO must be finalized at time of consideration
- No RTO or schedule change requests permitted after offer or during orientation week
- Holiday coverage required for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day, with limited holiday RTO only if three holidays fall within the assignment
- Shift and contract length are firm with no alternate schedule requests permitted
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
- Previous Piedmont perm, per diem, or FCSS staff must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
- Travelers previously cancelled or DNR'd from a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment elsewhere before reapplying
American Traveler Job ID #P-730306. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.