American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with a minimum of 2 years of experience, Level I/II trauma background, and proficiency in robotic-assisted surgery for a weekend day shift contract position.
Details
- Work setting is a community hospital Operating Room at a Level II Trauma center
- Weekend schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12-hour day shifts (7:00–19:30)
- 13-week contract
- Nurse must be able to both scrub and circulate
- Surgical specialties include Vascular, Neuro, Ortho, Trauma, Urology, General Surgery, OMFS, and Podiatry
- Robotic surgery cases include urologic, orthopedic, neurological, gynecologic, colorectal, gastrointestinal, otolaryngologic, and TORS procedures
- Epic EMR required
- No on-call requirement; additional on-call shifts are available on a voluntary basis
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a local rate differential
Requirements
- Active PA RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
- Current certifications required: BLS, NIHSS, and Trauma Certification (TNCC or equivalent trauma course certification)
- Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
- Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
- Experience required in: Vascular (open and endovascular), Neuro, Ortho/Spine, Trauma, Urology, General Surgery, OMFS, and Podiatry
- Proficiency in robotic-assisted surgery, particularly urology, is required
- Community hospital OR experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years and copies of certifications required for consideration
- All RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; RTO requests after submission will not be accepted
- Charge Nurse experience preferred but not required
- Pulmonary procedure experience (bronchoscopies, EBUS, etc.) is a plus
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating across a wide range of surgical specialties
- PA fingerprinting is required and results can take up to 2 weeks to process; candidates must attend the earliest available fingerprint appointment
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a local rate differential
American Traveler Job ID #P-735066. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.