American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Olney, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week assignment requiring general surgery experience, prior travel experience, and MD or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Operating Room unit within a hospital setting
- Day shift schedule with 8-hour (0645-1515 or 1045-1915) and 12-hour (0645-1915) flex shifts
- On-call requirements include up to 5 shifts per 6-week schedule, averaging around 3 shifts, mostly weekends
- One 12-hour 'buddy call' shift required within the first two weeks, typically scheduled on weekends
- Case types include vascular, gynecology, plastics, orthopedic, neuro, urology, podiatry, general surgery, endoscopic, and bariatric procedures
- Utilizes robotics systems including Da Vinci Xi and Mako Surgical System
- Uses Cerner charting system
Requirements
- Active RN license - MD state license or compact license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of general surgery experience required
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Cerner charting system experience required
- Prior travel assignment experience required
- Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment
- Must support at least 2 years of experience within the previous 3 years
Additional Information
- Perform circulating and scrub duties across a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, plastics, orthopedic, neuro, urology, and general surgery cases
- Responsible for administration of blood and blood products, conscious sedation monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and wound management
- Follow infection control, laser safety, and radiation safety protocols
- Perform universal protocol (time-out) procedures and specimen handling/labeling
- Scrubs are provided
- Weekly orientation held on Mondays
- No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
- Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted per 13-week contract
- Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a lower pay rate
- Previous MedStar employees must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
- First-time travelers are not eligible; at least one prior travel assignment is required
American Traveler Job ID #P-756449. Pay package is based on 8 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.