Travel Operating Room RN - $2,159 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 4 years of OR experience with Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic specialties.

• Hospital-based Operating Room unit
• Service lines include Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• 16-week assignment length
• Variable weekend requirements to be discussed during interview
• Variable call requirements to be discussed during interview
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice, as well as to Outpatient as needed
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 4 years of Operating Room experience required prior to travel
• Experience required in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedic surgical specialties
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills required include gynecological procedures (hysterectomy, colporrhaphy, tubal ligation, D&C, laparoscopic procedures), neurological procedures (ALIF, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, XLIF), general surgery procedures (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, thyroidectomy, Whipple), and orthopedic procedures (arthroscopy, closed/open reduction of fractures, total joint replacement)
• Experience with transplant work settings including intestinal, kidney, liver, organ donation, and pancreas procedures required
• First-time travelers not accepted for this unit

• Perform circulating and scrub duties across a wide range of surgical specialties
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO or schedule requests can be made after offer or onsite
• Holiday coverage required with no holiday RTO approved if 1-2 major holidays fall during the assignment
• If 3 major holidays fall during the assignment, one holiday RTO request may be considered
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• Blackout dates for RTO include 11/23-11/29 and 12/21-1/3
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Shift and contract length are firm with no alternate schedule requests permitted
• Full compliance required to start on time, as non-compliance results in a two-week delay due to biweekly orientation scheduling
• Returning employees or per diem staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who previously cancelled or were not approved for return must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying

American Traveler Job  #P-732835. 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

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.