Operating Room RN
Carroll, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital, requiring at least 1 year of OR experience across a broad range of surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Work setting is an acute care hospital OR department with 5 main OR suites, 1 OB/OR, and 1 Endoscopy suite
• Average caseload is approximately 12 cases per day
• Common cases include Mako total joints, ventral/DV hernias, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, endoscopy, pacemaker placement, C-sections, exploratory laparotomy, cataracts, urology, ENT, and pediatric cases (appendectomies, foreign body removal, tonsillectomies, tube placement, and post-tonsil bleeds)
• Scrubbing is not required for this role
• OR techs are available on the unit
• EMR system is MEDITECH
• Scheduled Monday–Friday, 6:45am–3:15pm with a team huddle at 7am; schedules are 5x8s or 4x10s — no self-scheduling
• Weeknight call required a minimum of one night per week (3:15pm–7am, one RN and one tech on call)
• Weekend call required a minimum of one weekend per month (Friday 3:15pm through Monday 7am)
• Holiday call coverage required for at least one holiday
• Call response time is 30 minutes
• Hospital-provided scrubs are required — no personal scrubs
• Orientation is flexible and not a fixed duration; at minimum, a half-day unit tour is provided, with additional case-specific orientation as needed
• The OR Director may reach out to candidates prior to their start date
• The OR team has a strong, collaborative culture built over many years — candidates should be team-oriented, adaptable, and supportive of the existing work environment
• Concerns or questions should be directed to the OR Director; a cooperative, go-with-the-flow attitude is important for success in this unit

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (both AHA)
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of OR experience required
• Experience across the full range of cases performed on this unit is required
• No first-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

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