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: 12/07/2026
- 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: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 16 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN requiring 4 years of OR experience including Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic case exposure.
Details
- Operating Room unit with service lines including Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
- Day shift schedule, 4x10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Variable weekend and call requirements to be discussed during interview
- Floating required within facility and scope of practice, including to Outpatient as needed
- Epic charting system experience required
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience required prior to travel
- Required experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic OR cases
- Specific skills required include gynecologic procedures (hysterectomy, colporrhaphy, tubal ligation, D&C, laparoscopic procedures), neurology procedures (ALIF, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, XLIF), general surgery procedures (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, thyroidectomy, Whipple), and orthopedic procedures (arthroscopy, closed/open fracture reduction, total joint replacement)
- Transplant OR experience required including intestinal, kidney, liver, organ donation, and pancreas cases
- Previous travel RN experience required
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical service lines in a high-acuity OR setting
- Prior permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be separated from all facility locations for one full year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers who were previously cancelled or deemed unable to return must complete one successful assignment elsewhere before reapplying
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, all RTO must be finalized at time of consideration
- No RTO can be requested during orientation week or after offer/onsite
- No holiday RTO approved if 1-2 major holidays fall during the assignment; one holiday RTO may be considered if 3 major holidays occur during the assignment
- Blackout dates for RTO include 11/23-11/29 and 12/21-1/3
- Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
- Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this unit
- Shift and contract length are firm with no alternate schedule requests permitted
- Candidates will undergo a clinical screening to determine fit prior to manager review
American Traveler Job ID #P-732835. 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.