Orthopedic Operating Room RN
Fort Myers, FL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with strong orthopedic experience and on-call availability for a travel contract at a hospital in the Fort Myers, FL area.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room (OR) setting
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience is a core focus of this role
• On-call is required for this position
• Schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (10-hour day shifts)
• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
• Floating may be required to OR departments at sister campuses, all located within 15–20 minutes of each other
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active FL RN license or compact RN license (must be visible and active through Nursys)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Strong orthopedic OR experience required
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required (ACEN, CNEA, CCNE, or FL Dept. of Health approved); 5 years of experience may substitute if accreditation cannot be documented
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — this rule is strictly enforced and applies to property ownership or co-signing as well
• Driver's license address must match the address on file with the Board of Nursing
• Full DOB, SSN, and RN license number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation begins on a Friday; nurses must be physically present at the facility on that day to obtain their badge/ID, so being local and settled in the area by that time is expected
• Candidates are expected to secure full-time housing in the area for the duration of the contract — commuting from a distant home base between shifts is not suitable for this role
• Block scheduling requests are not accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront and will not be approved after an offer is made
• Travelers will be first to float and should be prepared for a high likelihood of floating to sister campuses
• The facility values flexibility and a team-player attitude — candidates who demonstrate this are strongly preferred
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as welcome; prior travel experience is preferred