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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with CNOR certification and previous charge experience for a high-volume surgical unit specializing in orthopedics, robotics, and neuro/spine cases.
Details
- Main Operating Room setting with 16 rooms and an average daily census of 35
- Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
- High volume of total joint replacements (hips, knees, shoulders)
- High volume of robotic surgeries including general, urology, colorectal, and gyn cases
- High volume of spine/neuro cases including cervical, lumbar, and thoracic fusions and craniotomies
- Does not include scrub/circulating duties for open heart or vascular specialties
- Pharmacy located within the department
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Weekend commitment of 2-3 weekends per 8-week schedule, either in-house or on call
- Call requirements include 2-3 weekend shifts and 3-5 weekday shifts per 8-week schedule, plus 2-3 weekday night call shifts
- Call shifts are either 7 PM-7 AM or 7 AM-7 PM
- Floating is rare but may occur within facility and scope of practice as needed
- Utilizes Epic EMR (required), Pyxis, SBAR, 2 DaVinci XI Robots, and 1 Mako Ortho Robot
Requirements
- Active GA or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
- Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
- Previous charge experience required
- Both scrub and circulating experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Previous travel assignment experience required
- 1:1 patient ratio experience
- Experience with total joint replacements, robotic surgery, and spine/neuro procedures preferred
Additional Information
- Perform scrub and circulating duties across high-volume orthopedic, robotic, and neuro/spine procedures
- Responsible for own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
- Scrubs provided by facility
- Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission
- No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
- Holiday coverage required: if one or two major holidays fall during the assignment, both must be worked; if three major holidays occur, two must be worked
- Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
- Previous Piedmont employees (perm/per diem/float staff) must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
- Travelers who cancelled or were not retained at a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont before reapplying
- Full compliance required to start on time, with a two-week delay if not met due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
American Traveler Job ID #P-786841. 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
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.