Travel OR RN - $2,873 per week

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an Operating Room RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of OR experience and Epic charting proficiency.

• Work in the Operating Room department of a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Weekday scheduled shifts are 10 hours with weekday night call shifts of 8 hours (11:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Weekend scheduled and call shifts range from 10-12 hours
• Up to 6 shifts of call and/or weekend scheduled shifts per 6-week schedule
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Epic charting system required
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital may be required

• Active RN license required
• Oregon RN license not required at submission (pending accepted), but Oregon CNA license must be in hand
• BLS required; ACLS and CNOR preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Level I or Level II trauma hospital OR experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• First-time travelers welcome to apply with robust OR RN experience at a Level I or II hospital

• Perform circulating and scrub duties across a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, neurology, and trauma procedures
• Experience with robotic surgical systems such as Da Vinci Xi and Mako preferred
• Familiarity with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Steris equipment
• Knowledge of infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, and universal protocol (time out) procedures required
• Emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Facility prefers to book candidates 3-4 weeks out from the current date
• RTO must be finalized at time of submission; additional RTO requests after submission may result in removal from consideration or contract cancellation
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Former permanent employees of the health system are ineligible to apply for six months after their termination date
• Candidates may be considered for one job within the health system at a time

American Traveler Job  #P-747345. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.