Travel OR RN - $2,066 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a night shift position requiring 5 years of OR experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room department within a General OR and Trauma setting
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hours on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 18:30-07:00
• Floating, weekends, and holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• AHA certification preferred; ARC not accepted
• 5 years of Operating Room experience required for night shift
• Epic charting system experience required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Experience with general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, and thyroidectomy
• Experience with orthopedic procedures including arthroscopy, fracture reductions, laminectomy/discectomy, spinal fusion, and total joint replacement
• Experience with urology procedures including cystoscopy, laparoscopic cases, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and TURP
• Skills in administration of blood and blood products, infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and wound management
• Cell saver equipment experience
• Fire safety and emergency management knowledge
• State-issued ID required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform OR nursing duties across general surgery, orthopedic, and urology specialties in a trauma-designated facility
• Candidates residing within 90 miles are considered local
• RTO limited to no more than 5 non-consecutive days, with only one holiday RTO request permitted during the November-January holiday season
• First-time travel nurses are not being considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-759277. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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