Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring circulating experience across multiple surgical specialties and an active IA or compact RN license.

• 13-week assignment in a 4-room Operating Room
• Ambulatory OR and general OR setting handling Ortho, Gyn, Urology, General, Cataracts, Pain injections, ENT, and OB cases
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Approximately 5-10 surgical patients per day
• No scheduled weekend shifts, but call rotation includes every 3rd weekend
• When on weekend call, traveler will only work 1-2 weekdays that week
• Call hours vary and rotate through the week when not on weekend call
• May be low censused up to one full shift (8 hours) within a two-week period

• Active RN license, IA or compact license required in-hand
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, 3 years preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• CNOR certification preferred
• Circulating experience required
• Ambulatory OR and general OR experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with ENT, Endo, GYN, podiatry, and Ortho procedures preferred
• At least 2 professional references within 3 years of start date required
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to start date

• Perform circulating duties across a variety of surgical specialties including Gynecology, Orthopedic, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, and Ophthalmology procedures
• Skilled in professional practices such as administration of blood and blood products, cardiac monitoring, infection control, and universal protocol time-out procedures
• Experience with equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Steris systems
• PACU and Pre-op skills preferred
• No first-time travelers will be considered for this position
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the contract, and all time off requests must be submitted upfront
• Locals accepted at the same pay rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 6-month separation period

American Traveler Job  #P-758749. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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.