Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/05/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse
- Operating Room for a night shift role requiring TN or compact RN licensure and OR circulating/scrubbing experience.

• Operating room setting within a hospital
• Night shift schedule of 4x10 hours, 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday
• No call requirements
• Cerner charting experience preferred but not required

• Active TN or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS and CNOR preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• Skills needed include vascular, general surgery, and bariatric procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and gastric bypass
• Experience with thoracic procedures preferred, including lobe resection, thoracotomy, mediastinoscopy, and VATS
• Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of the start date
• Proof of residency documents (mortgage/lease and utility bill) required within 48 hours if offered

• Provide circulating and scrub nursing support for a variety of general, vascular, thoracic, and bariatric surgical procedures
• EKG testing must be passed prior to start date
• Floating may be required in accordance with facility policy and clinical competency
• Holiday RTO requests will not be accommodated for a defined list of major holidays and surrounding days
• RTO cannot occur within 14 days of the start date and cannot exceed 7 days
• Former perm staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, though they may return to a different campus within the health system after 12 months
• Spouses or family members cannot be placed on the same unit
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are eligible at a reduced rate
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for the standard travel rate
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-749140. Pay package is based on 10 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.