Travel OR RN

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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Transplant Operating Room RN with strong abdominal transplant experience for a hospital solely performing kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal/multi-visceral transplants.

• Operating Room unit solely performing Abdominal Transplants:
  Kidney, Pancreas, Liver, and Intestinal/Multi-visceral
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, weekends preferred
• Call requirement of 40-60 hours per 6-week period
• 100% float required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital, multi-specialty and all surgery types
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Performs general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, and thyroidectomy
• Utilizes robotic surgical equipment including Da Vinci Xi Surgical System for colorectal, gastrointestinal, and transplant robotic surgery
• Uses cell saver equipment and performs urology procedures including cystoscopy and nephrectomy

• Active IN or compact RN license required, must be in hand prior to start date
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of strong transplant experience required, including kidney and liver experience
• Regulatory charting experience for transplants required
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of graduation
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Perform scrub duties for transplant surgeries including organ donation procedures
• Knowledge of laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, and Universal Protocol (time out) procedures required
• Short-term acute care facility setting
• 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
• First-time travelers accepted if they have strong 2 years of transplant experience
• Indiana residents are not accepted for this position
• Former IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past IU Health travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: 90 days for out-of-state residents, 180 days for in-state residents

American Traveler Job  #P-754189. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.