Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  24 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for an orthopedic surgery center requiring large joint and spine experience and a TX or compact RN license.

• Work in a 17-room Operating Room within an orthopedic hospital setting
• Non-trauma-designated 1-bed ER on site
• One scrub and one circulator assigned per room, with support techs available for positioning and other duties
• Most surgeons are assisted by a PA, CST, or NP during surgery
• Day shift only, with no night shift staffing
• Scheduled shifts Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:45 AM huddle to 5:15 PM with no second shift relief
• Procedures include large joint, hand, foot, scope, and spine orthopedic surgeries (no neurosurgery)
• Uses Meditech EMR
• On-call required approximately 4 times per month, Monday through Friday only with no weekend call
• Orthopedic-specific equipment utilized

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience required
• Large joint and spine orthopedic surgery experience required
• Experience with total joints and spine procedures preferred
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• One professional reference required

• Provide direct patient care in a high-performing orthopedic surgical unit
• Unit recognized for top employee and physician engagement across HCA
• Consistently achieves greater than 90% patient satisfaction scores
• Scrub color required is Ciel (sky) blue; scrubs are not provided by the facility
• Free parking garage access provided for employees and contractors
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-780354. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 24.0 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.