OR RN
Morgantown, WV
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of OR experience and the ability to circulate independently.

Details

• OR Suites across 5 North (23 suites) and 2 West (10 suites), with 2 West primarily handling outpatient cases
• High-volume unit averaging 80-120 cases per day
• Level I Trauma Center providing 24/7 poly trauma response
• Common service lines include Ortho (joints, spines, sports med, trauma), Neuro (cranies and spines), Surgical Onc, Urology, GYN, Bariatrics, ENT (head and neck free flaps, reconstruction), and Ophthalmology
• Uses EPIC OP-Time EMR
• Day shift schedule with a mix of 8-hour (6:30a-3p) and 12-hour (6:30a-7p) shifts
• 1.0 FTE position scheduled as 5x8-hour shifts
• Some weekend shifts required, scheduled in 12-hour blocks (6:30a-7p or 10:30a-11p)
• On-call responsibilities required, including 20-30 hours of standby call within a 4-week period with a 30-minute call response time
• Floating limited to between 5N and 2W units based on experience
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Must be able to circulate independently in the OR
• Must be willing and able to take call as required
• Unexpired driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide circulating RN support across a high-acuity, high-volume Level I Trauma Center OR
• Scrubbing is not required for this RN role
• OR Techs are utilized on the unit, though this position is specifically for RN needs
• A Charge Nurse is on-site 24/7; travelers will not be placed in this role
• Unit-specific orientation includes 2-3 shifts covering both 5N and 2W, including EPIC training
• Basic OR equipment used includes Bovie machines, forced air warmers, Neptune suction, drill consoles, Xi Robotics, Ligasure, and Argon Beam
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility to be eligible as a traveler
• Previous permanent employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Previous travelers who completed a full year must take a 2-year break before returning
• Travelers are limited to a maximum of 1 year of cumulative work within the WVU system before requiring a 2-year break