Travel OR RN - $2,987 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a teaching hospital and Level 2 Trauma Center, requiring prior travel experience and a wide range of surgical specialty skills.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room of a teaching hospital and Level 2 Trauma Center with 258 staffed beds
• Day shift (5x8 hours, 0645-1515) and Evening shift (5x8 hours, 1445-2315) available with varying start times (0645, 0845, 1100, 1445)
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Floating required within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Preferred Epic/Excellian EMR experience

Requirements

• Active MN RN license (pending license accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of charge nurse experience and typically 1 year of specialty experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, plastics, neurology, orthopedic, cardiovascular, general surgery, urology, ENT, thoracic, podiatry, and robotics preferred
• Proficiency with OR equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana Table
• Knowledge of universal protocol, infection control, laser and radiation safety, and specimen handling
• At least one supervisor reference required for consideration
• Submission requires date of birth, SSN, and copies of certifications

Additional Information

• Perform operating room nursing duties across a broad range of surgical specialties and procedures
• Candidates must complete pre-start modules prior to beginning the assignment
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible unless applying for a radiology position
• Local candidates accepted only for radiology positions
• Returning travelers must have been gone at least 3 months since their last shift worked as permanent staff or per diem
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level
• Facility does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to former perm employees

American Traveler Job ID #P-775617. 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

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