Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level 3 trauma center, requiring a NC or compact RN license and strong general surgery skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Operating Room of a hospital environment with 19 OR suites, including 17 blocked rooms
• Level 3 Trauma, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Surgical specialties include trauma, ortho trauma, total joints, spine, vascular, cardiology, GYN, robotics, general, bariatrics, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, pain, and plastics cases
• Average of 50 surgical cases per day
• Uses typical OR equipment with support from Service Line Clinical Supervisors, Charge Nurses, Educators, ORAs, Unit Secretaries, and Tech Engineers
• 12-hour day shift from 0700-1900; manager is open to alternate shift patterns
• Every other weekend rotation required
• On-call average of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule with a 45-minute response time, including 11p-7a or 7a-7p/7p-7a weekend shifts
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• No floating required
• Radius rule: permanent address must be 50 miles from the unit
• Main duties include circulating and scrubbing for advanced, trauma, and specialty surgery cases
• Orientation includes facility onboarding and 2 days of department-specific training
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available on site
• Supportive OR culture and team structure
• Must be able to respond to on-call shifts within 45 minutes
• Holiday coverage is required for 75% of holidays during contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 5 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience (flexible, but not less than 12 months in specialty)
• Strong experience in general and geriatric surgical cases required
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• CNOR certification preferred but not required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts