Travel Operating Room RN - $2,523 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR Circulate
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I Trauma hospital position requiring 3 years of OR experience and an active IN or Compact RN license.

• Work in the Operating Room department of a short-term acute care hospital
• Assigned to OR Core 6, covering Core 3 & 4 specialties including General Surgery, Plastics, GYN, ENT, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, GU, and Colorectal Robotics
• Unit has an average daily census of 70-80 patients across 21 operating rooms
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 11:00 to 23:30
• On-call responsibilities include approximately 6 call shifts within a 6-week period, which may vary
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals to meet facility needs
• Circulating duties required; scrub duties preferred
• Must be well-rounded and current in most OR specialties except CV and Transplant
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active IN or Compact RN license required in hand prior to start
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN experience required, or 2 years with at least 1 year of Level I trauma experience
• Level I Trauma experience required (hard requirement)
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience with robotic surgery systems such as Da Vinci Xi preferred
• Skills in a range of surgical specialties including Gynecology, Neurology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, and ENT procedures
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration

• Provide direct perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Support surgical teams through circulating and scrubbing duties as needed across multiple service lines
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates residing within Indiana are accepted at a reduced bill rate
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of employment within IU Health must take a designated break to reset eligibility; in-state residents require 6 months and out-of-state residents require 3 months

American Traveler Job  #P-732877. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.