Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN
- Operating Room specialist with extensive Hepatobiliary, Whipple, and Abdominal Organ Transplant experience for a 13-week assignment at a short-term acute care hospital.

• Operating Room unit with 17 rooms and an average daily census of 20-28
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• On-call required after shift until 0630, with possible weekend call; response time of 45 minutes; approximately 5-6 call shifts per 6-week period
• Floating required within service line and to skill set level
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Charting performed in EPIC
• Scrubs provided
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification required by compliance deadline
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• Extensive experience in Hepatobiliary, Whipple, and Abdominal Organ Transplant procedures required
• Proficiency in complex Spine, ENT, Neuro, and intraabdominal transplant cases required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skills in procedures such as ALIF, anterior cervical fusion, craniotomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, XLIF, laryngectomy, radical neck dissection, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, and tracheostomy
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Must be able to accommodate facial hair fit-testing requirements for respirator use, or be willing to shave

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a range of complex surgical specialties including Neuro/Spine, ENT, and Transplant
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have experience in Neuro/Spine/ENT
• After on-call shifts worked past midnight, up to 8 hours of rest is provided, though team members may still be called in to cover breaks, lunches, or shift relief based on staffing needs
• Facility is a short-term acute care hospital with 1,259 staffed beds
• Does not accept local candidates within a 75-mile radius
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract; RTO not allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work at BJC facilities for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

American Traveler Job  #P-774983. 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.