Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hilo, HI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract in Hawaii, requiring a minimum of 2-3 years of circulating experience across a broad range of surgical specialties and an active HI RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room setting with 6 OR suites plus one dedicated C-section suite, running 4-6 rooms simultaneously
• Broad surgical case mix including General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Ophthalmic, Urology, ENT, Endoscopy, Robotic, Obstetrics, and Gynecology
• Variable shifts operating within a 0645–2315 window, Monday through Friday, scheduled 40 hours per week
• On-call coverage is assigned 24/7; travelers are assigned call on average 1-2 times per week plus up to 2 weekends per month
• Call-back response time required within 30 minutes
• EMR/systems used: Meditech and Pyxis

Requirements

• Active RN license for the State of Hawaii required
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• Minimum 2-3 years of independent circulating experience in a hospital OR setting
• Must reside within a 30-minute radius of the facility to meet call-back requirements

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include circulating cases, assisting with room turnover and cleaning, transporting patients, and scheduling cases
• Ability to scrub cases is preferred but not required
• Orientation is conducted on day shift for up to one week or at manager's discretion
• If RTO is requested and approved, a minimum of 39 shifts must be completed during the contract duration
• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48-72 hours prior to the assignment start date; travelers should plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start to attend a Friday morning Employee Health appointment
• Scrubs are provided by the facility