Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level 2 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of specialty OR experience and travel RN experience.

• Operating Room unit within an acute care, teaching hospital with Level 2 Trauma Center designation
• 258 staffed beds
• Day shift (5x8, 6:45 AM-3:15 PM) and Evening shift (5x8, 2:45 PM-11:15 PM) schedules available with start times of 0645, 0845, 1100, or 1445
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Epic/Excellian charting system preferred

• Active or pending MN RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in OR specialty typically required
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Surgical specialty skills across vascular, gynecology, orthopedic, neurology, cardiovascular, general surgery, urology, ENT, thoracic, plastics, podiatry, robotics, and trauma procedures
• Experience with emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia
• Proficiency with OR equipment including electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana Table
• At least 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
• Must submit Date of Birth, SSN, copy of certifications, and Nursys verification for consideration
• MN-specific fingerprinting (Live Scan) required as part of state compliance

• Minnesota state requires fingerprinting (Live Scan) as part of the background check process; candidates must travel to a Live Scan location if not within driving distance
• Required to complete pre-start training modules prior to assignment start
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility for consideration, with no local candidates accepted for this role
• Candidates must have been off perm staff (staff or per diem) status for at least 3 months to be eligible for a return assignment
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days during the assignment
• First-time travelers may not be considered given travel experience requirement
• Facility does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to former perm employees

American Traveler Job  #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

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.