Travel OR RN - $2,807 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma experience and IN or compact RN licensure.

• Work in a Short-Term Acute Care hospital's Operating Room unit (Core 3 &
  4)
• Support a wide range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Plastics, GYN, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, GU, and Colorectal Robotics
• 21 operating rooms with an average daily census of 70-80
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• On-call requirement of 40-60 hours per 6 weeks, which may vary
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals to meet facility needs
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Free parking available

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) required, must be in hand prior to start date
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required (may screen candidates with 2+ years if they have at least 1 year of Level I trauma experience)
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Circulating experience required; scrub experience preferred
• Must be well-rounded and current in most surgical specialties, excluding CV and Transplant
• Experience with procedures across Gynecology, Plastics, Neurology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Robotics (Da Vinci Xi preferred), and Urology
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two supervisor references required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

• Perform circulating and scrub duties across a variety of surgical specialties in a high-volume OR setting
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing within Indiana are accepted at a reduced bill rate
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Any current or former IU Health perm or PRN employee must be away from the organization for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)

American Traveler Job  #P-741073. 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.