Travel OR RN - $2,806 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring a minimum of 3 years OR experience with a strong ortho background and prior travel experience.

• Acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) setting in a resort town with a fast-paced surgical services department
• OR unit with 4 surgical suites plus 1 endoscopy suite averaging 8 cases per day
• Heavy focus on orthopedics, sports medicine, and robotics
• Common cases include ortho total joints, sports med, hands and trauma, general, GYN, C-sections, and endoscopy
• Uses Epic EMR, TDOC for instrument tracking, and Pro Vation for endoscopy documentation
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts, typically
• On-call required approximately 4 weeknights per month from , with potential increase based on staffing needs
• Weekend call required approximately once per month, covering 0700 Saturday through 0700 Monday
• Holiday call may be assigned if a holiday falls during the contract
• Call response time requires being within 30 minutes of the hospital
• OR team also covers endoscopy floating needs
• RNs are not required to scrub
• Unit supported by Charge Nurse, ANM, CSTs, and orderlies for room turnover

• Active RN license ( compact) required, must be active at time of consideration
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended
• Minimum of 3 years OR experience with a strong ortho background required
• Some endoscopy experience needed
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Assist with patient care across ortho, general, GYN, C-section, and endoscopy surgical cases
• All OR personnel, including RNs, are required to help clean and turn over operating rooms
• Travelers are paired with a preceptor for a 5-day unit-specific orientation covering unit norms and system values
• Blue scrubs are provided per surgical services attire policy; OR shoes required
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees must be separated from employment for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accommodated
• Contract spans through the holiday season into January

American Traveler Job  #P-743694. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.