Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room role focused on general and trauma specialties at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an active AL or Compact RN license and strong trauma background.

Responsibilities

• Position is for the general and trauma specialty in a hospital OR, with backup to Ortho/Neuro/ENT teams
• Operates in a 15-bed OR unit, with 2 CVOR rooms available
• Patient population is primarily adult with minimal pediatric cases, typically orthopedic
• Direct 1:1 patient care is maintained
• Uses Cerner EMR system, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Shift is 10-hour days starting at 6:30 AM, totaling 40 hours per week
• Rotation includes on-call shifts: 1 weekday on-call and 1 weekend per month, with a 30-minute response time required
• Holiday coverage is expected per contract
• Floating is not required
• RN circulates in diverse specialty cases, including trauma, neuro, ortho, and robotics
• Team support includes an OR assistant, desk assistant, charge nurse, and service line team leaders
• Green scrubs are provided for staff use
• Parking is available in a deck structure
• First-time travelers are considered if they meet the experience requirement

Requirements

• Active AL or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years recent OR experience
• Strong circulating experience in trauma (excluding burns), neuro, vascular, ENT, ortho including total joints, gyn, endovascular, urology, robotics, plastics, breast, and eyes
• Robotics experience with systems such as DaVinci XI or Mazor highly preferred
• Experience with Cerner EMR required
• Must be willing to take buddy call during 2-week day shift orientation
• No local candidates within a 60-mile radius allowed
• Former perm staff must have a 6-month gap before consideration as a traveler

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