Operating Room RN
Memphis, MO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a critical access hospital setting requiring scrub proficiency across multiple surgical specialties and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Small critical access hospital OR setting
• Handles approximately 100 cases per month, including C-sections (1–2/month); low acuity overall
• Surgical specialties include endoscopic, general surgery, gynecology (including C-sections), orthopedic (arthroscopic), podiatry, urology, pediatric ENT, pediatric endoscopic (EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy), and pediatric general surgery (appendectomy)
• Candidate must be proficient in scrub role across all required specialties
• Floating required across OR, PACU, and Pre/Post-Op — candidate will not be stationed in the same area at all times
• Primary schedule is 5x8s, 7:00–15:30, with potential flex to 4x10s depending on OR schedule
• Weekend coverage required approximately once every 3 weeks (Friday–Sunday)
• Call required approximately 10 shifts per month (assigned in pairs of 2), with a minimum callback window of 1 hour
• EMR: Meditech
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required — no exceptions
• Experience required in all of the following areas: OR, circulating, PACU, and Pre/Post-Op
• Proficiency in scrub role for endoscopic, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedic, podiatry, and urology procedures required
• Pediatric surgical experience required: ENT (tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy), endoscopic (EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy), and general surgery (appendectomy)
• Experience with emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, and malignant hyperthermia required
• Equipment experience required: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Steris
• Clinical skills required: administration of blood/blood products, cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation monitoring, infection control, specimen handling/labeling, peripheral IV insertion, Universal Protocol (time-out), urinary bladder catheterization, and wound management
• ENT experience (tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy) preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Scrub role is required for this position — candidates must be ready to scrub immediately upon starting
• Unit scrub color is blue
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate; no radius restriction applies
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Facility housing is available