Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for an acute care surgical unit requiring a SD or compact RN license and call rotation availability.

• Operating Room unit within an acute care, Critical Access Hospital setting
• Circulate surgery cases, pull and prep for procedures, and work from a preference card system
• Surgical specialties include general, OB/GYN, urology, orthopedics, podiatry, ENT, cardiovascular, and bariatrics
• 4 OR suites, 1 procedure room, 8 PACU bays, and 18 Patient Center rooms
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in the OR, 1:1-4 in Patient Center, and 2:1 in PACU
• Uses Epic EMR for charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Utilizes surgical equipment including arthroscopic pumps, shavers, cautery machines, lasers, fracture tables, and C-arm X-ray
• Full-time schedule of 8-hour day shifts, totaling 64-80 hours over the assignment
• Call rotation required 1-2 days per week, every 2nd-4th weekend, and rotating holidays
• Potential to float within the peri-operative department, including Patient Center and PACU

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• BSN required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required

• Responsible for OR room set-up, cleaning, and turnover between cases
• Strong organizational and documentation skills needed
• Unit-specific orientation provided covering equipment, supplies, and workflow, along with general hospital orientation
• Ceil blue scrubs provided
• Badge-in and badge-out required at the facility
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility may be considered under adjusted local terms
• Previous Sanford Health employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-769589. 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

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.