Operating Room Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a night shift travel assignment in Augusta, GA, requiring strong orthopedic surgical experience and proficiency with advanced robotic and navigation systems.

Details

• Position is based in the Main OR of an acute care hospital in Augusta, GA
• 13-room Main OR performing a wide range of surgical cases, excluding open heart, transplants, and eye procedures
• Surgical specialties include ortho (major joint), general, urology (open and cysto), and minor vascular; major vascular experience is a plus
• Patient ratio is 1:1
• OR team consists of RNs, surgical techs, support staff, and board runners
• Equipment includes Stryker Ortho Systems, Stryker lap towers, da Vinci Xi robots (x2), MAKO Navigation (Stryker), and OMNI navigation
• EMR: Meditech
• Night shift: 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM
• Call shifts required approximately 4–5 times per 4-week period with weekend rotation; no fixed schedule
• Floating is required if ORs are shut down, with internal float prioritized before floating as helping hands to other areas

Requirements

• Active RN license in GA or a Compact state currently in hand
• BLS required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR RN experience
• Orthopedic surgical experience is required, with major joint experience specifically required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Scrubs are provided by the facility at no cost
• Free parking is available in an on-site parking garage
• Sterile processing is located on the same floor as the OR
• Cafeteria available on-site
• This hospital has been recognized as a Top 50 hospital in Surgical Care and was the only Georgia hospital to receive this distinction in 2022
• The facility is home to the largest burn center in the US, which sees more than 3,000 patients annually
• Candidates are expected to follow all AORN guidelines and demonstrate punctuality, teamwork, and a positive attitude