American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a 17-week travel contract at an acute care hospital in Georgia, requiring a minimum of 2 years of OR experience and eligibility for on-call assignments.
Details
- Work setting is an acute care hospital OR with 19 surgical suites handling 55โ60 cases per day (approximately 1,000 per month)
- Full-service facility performing a wide range of surgical cases including ortho/neuro trauma, robotics, and cardiothoracic โ no major pediatric cases, transplants, or C-sections in the main OR
- Functions at a Level 2 trauma capacity with specialty call teams covering ortho/neuro and cardio/thoracic cases nightly
- Shift is 10 hours, running approximately 10:45 AMโ9:15 PM with rotating days off
- Weekend coverage required approximately once per quarter
- On-call requirement averages every 7th weekend; no weekday call for general OR nurses โ specialty call (ortho/neuro or cardio/thoracic) assigned only if cases fall within the traveler's competency
- Call response time is 30 minutes
- Scrubbing skills are preferred but not required for RNs
- Floating is not required
- EMR: MEDITECH
- OR techs (CSTs) are on staff and support the surgical team
- RT and pharmacy support available 24/7
Requirements
- Active RN license for Georgia (GA) or a Compact RN license currently in hand
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
- Minimum 2โ3 years of OR nursing experience required
- Broad competency across multiple surgical service lines required โ candidates must demonstrate near-universal service competency
- MEDITECH EMR experience preferred
- Must be able to respond to call within 30 minutes of the facility
- Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (based on address on Driver's License) to be eligible for placement
- Driver's License required for consideration
- Must not have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months
Additional Information
- Provide perioperative nursing care across a high-volume, full-service OR with diverse case types
- Specialty call (ortho/neuro or cardio/thoracic teams) is only assigned to travelers whose competency aligns with those case types; cardiac cases are covered exclusively by cardiac-trained staff
- One week of unit-specific orientation provided
- Hospital scrubs are provided
- Holiday rotation required โ travelers must be flexible with holiday scheduling
- Any time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
- Skills checklist must accurately reflect experience โ proficiency ratings must be genuine and verifiable
- Facility has strict attendance expectations: reliability, punctuality, and consistent presence are essential
- Ventilator patients recover primarily in the ICU, not in the OR
American Traveler Job ID #P-725052. 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
About American Traveler
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.
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