Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• 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:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Charge RN for the Operating Room requiring cardiac or neuro/spine experience and weekend shift availability.

• Work in a 22-OR surgical department within a hospital main building
• Serves multiple service lines including Robotics, Cardiac, Vascular, Neuro, Spine, Oncology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, and GYN
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Day shift team includes 1 charge nurse, 3 RNs, 2 CNAs, and 1-3 sitters supporting all 22 ORs
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Shift schedule is Saturday through Monday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• No on-call requirements
• Weekend shifts required as part of this Charge RN role

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) required
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent OR nursing experience required
• Cardiac experience required for cardiac service line assignments
• Neuro/Spine experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration (Canadian SSN not accepted)
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Serve as Charge RN overseeing OR staffing and daily operations on weekend shifts
• Perform and support procedures including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, spine fusions, total joints, craniotomies, mastectomies, and DIEP flaps
• Facility is not a trauma hospital
• Scrubs are provided; closed-toe, non-slip, heeled shoes required
• Candidates must be flexible, team-oriented, self-directed, and maintain a positive attitude
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Low staff turnover with several contract staff having transitioned to permanent positions

American Traveler Job  #P-756193. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.