Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with strong circulating skills for a high-acuity, Level I/II trauma center requiring prior travel experience and an active RN license (MD or Compact).

• Operating Room unit with 21 ORs performing 50-60 cases per day
• Supports 17 surgical services including general, laparoscopic, and robotic cases
• Serves all patient ages from newborn through geriatric
• Extremely high-acuity patient population including transfers for higher level of care
• Common procedures include Neuro, Ortho/Spine, Crani, General (open/lap), Robotics, ENT, and OMF cases
• Utilizes DaVinci XI and SP robotic surgical systems
• Rotating day shifts including 2x8 (06:45-15:15) and 2x12 (06:45-19:15) schedules
• Off-shift/on-call hours may include 10:45-19:15, 10:45-23:15, or 19:00-07:30
• Requires floating within specialty as needed
• On-call requirement of 4 shifts per 6-week schedule with 60-minute response time
• Weekend coverage required, inclusive of on-call/off-shift shifts, 4 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• CNOR, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Prior travel RN experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Strong circulating experience required; strong scrub experience preferred
• Lead/Charge RN experience preferred
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• 1:1 patient ratio experience
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only)
• NRP or AAP certification accepted

• Circulate and scrub a wide range of complex surgical cases including vascular, neuro, ortho/spine, general, robotic, trauma, and transplant procedures
• Perform duties within a high-acuity OR environment serving some of the most complex cases on the East Coast
• Must demonstrate strong ability to circulate across all required case types
• Floating required within specialty scope with no restrictions, with travelers prioritized to float
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced local rate
• Candidates must live 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates unless accepted as local
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the same facility/unit
• Maximum RTO request is 7 days; requests of more than 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• One contract extension typically allowed, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the facility/unit

American Traveler Job  #P-780718. 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.