Operating Room RN
Bridgeport, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,434/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationRehabilitation264 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at a Level II Trauma acute care facility in West Virginia, requiring at least 2 years of OR experience and a WV or compact RN license.
Details
- Acute care hospital OR setting at a Level II Trauma facility
- Operating Room unit with 11 total rooms: 8 OR suites and 3 Endo suites, averaging approximately 65 cases per day
- Surgical cases include general, vascular (non-open heart), orthopedic, neuro, eyes, and ENT; open heart cases are not performed
- Will cross-train to the Endoscopy (Endo) suites
- Uses da Vinci Robot, Philips and Dynamap equipment, and Baxter pumps
- EMR: Epic
- 12-hour night shifts on a blocked schedule of Sunday–Tuesday or Wednesday–Friday
- Call rotation includes one weeknight call every 4 weeks (7p–7a) and one weekend call shift (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, up to 24 hours) per 13-week contract
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active WV or compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of OR experience required, with experience across all areas of the OR
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Da Vinci Robot experience is a strong plus
- A valid, unexpired driver's license is required for consideration
Additional Information
- No prescreen interview required for this OR position
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before being eligible to reapply
- Travelers may not work within the WVU Medicine system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
- 2 references required for consideration: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (e.g., Charge RN); if the candidate held a permanent position within the last 12 months, one supervisor reference must be from that facility
- Work history covering 7 years (or from graduation, whichever is less) with no gaps greater than 30 days is required for consideration
Facility
United Hospital Center
Pros
Coworkers were great, very welcoming
Cons
Was told in phone interview that max ratio would be 1:9. Reality was 1:15. Unit was considered transitional, but patients were more like med/surg. Not willing to risk my license for such unsafe ratios.

- Rehabilitation
- 264 beds
Employer
American Traveler
69 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Autumn is amazing! She is always on top of things and responds back fast.
Cons
None
Recommends working with 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.
Bridgeport, WV
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