Travel OR Circulator RN – Ortho​/Neuro​/Trauma

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

• Specialty:
  OR Circulate
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR Circulator RN with ortho, neuro, and trauma experience for a day/evening rotating schedule position requiring ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

• Hospital operating room setting
• Day/evening shifts, 5x8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating start times between 0600 and 2030
• Orthopedic, neurological, and trauma surgical cases
• On-call requirement of at least 1 night

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Current ACLS (American Heart Association) required
• Current PALS (American Heart Association) required
• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
• Recent experience in the OR specialty within the last 3 months required
• Ortho, neuro, and trauma OR experience required
• Active, unrestricted license with no prior disciplinary action on record
• Two supervisor references required — one from the past year and one from within the past two years
• Date of birth and Social Security Number required for consideration
• CNOR certification preferred

• Circulator role responsible for managing the OR environment and supporting the surgical team intraoperatively
• Rotating start times between 0600 and 2030 should be expected throughout the contract
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract
• A specialty-specific skills checklist completed within the past year is required

American Traveler Job  #P-728825. 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.