Travel OR RN - $2,526 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring TX or compact RN license and ortho Mako, GYN, and sports medicine experience.

• Work in the Operating Room unit of a surgical hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Day shift schedule (5x8 hours, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Floating between units required
• On-call required for weekday nights, weekends, and holidays
• No weekend shift requirement
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted facility

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Ortho Mako Surgical System experience required
• Experience with Gynecology, Sports Medicine, and Ortho Total Joints procedures required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skilled in procedures including hysterectomy, colporrhaphy, laparoscopic gynecological procedures, ALIF, cervical and lumbar fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reductions, spinal fusion, total joint replacement, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and cystoscopy
• Proficient in administration of blood and blood products, infection control, specimen handling, peripheral IV starts, universal protocol time-out procedures, and urinary catheterization
• Experience with electrosurgical units, Hana table, Steris, robotics, and Mako Surgical System equipment
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required prior to start

• Perform circulating and scrub RN duties across general, orthopedic, gynecologic, neurologic, and urologic surgical cases
• Support emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia procedures
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a lower bill rate
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer requests may not be accommodated
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities as a permanent employee, traveler, or per-diem staff

American Traveler Job  #P-742078. 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.