Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,387/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care389 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Operating Room to circulate general/trauma cases with total joint, vascular, and robotics experience required in a Level II Trauma Center.
Details
- Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center with 492 beds
- Surgery unit with 15 OR beds, including 2 CVOR suites
- General/Trauma specialty role backing up Ortho, Neuro, and ENT services
- Minimal pediatric patient population, typically Ortho cases
- 1:1 patient ratio
- Circulating RN role only
- EMR: Cerner
- IV pumps: Plum 360
- Medication dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Spacelabs
- 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, starting at 6:30 AM
- No floating required
- On-call rotation required: one weekday and one weekend per month (Friday 3p-7a, Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 24 hours) with 30-minute response time
- 2-week day shift orientation with buddy call expected during orientation
Requirements
- Active AL or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Strong experience required in Trauma (excluding burns), Neuro, General, Vascular (including Endovascular), ENT, Ortho spine, Ortho total joint, Gyn, Urology, Plastics, Breast, and Eye cases
- Robotics experience preferred (Mazor or DaVinci XI)
- Minimum 2 years of experience required for first-time travelers
- Travelers with only 1 year of experience will not be considered
Additional Information
- Support provided by ORA, desk assistant, charge nurse, and service line team leaders
- Green scrubs provided
- Parking available in a parking deck
- Expected to work one holiday per contract per facility policy
- Time off requests must be approved through the manager
- Schedule cycle determined by department needs
- First-time travelers welcome to apply with at least 2 years of experience
- Previous perm staff must wait 6 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
- Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
Facility
Baptist Medical Center South
11 nurses recommend working with Baptist Medical Center South
Pros
Pay
Cons
Poor communication amongst management, poor communication amongst providers, unprofessional management from internal traveler office
- Short Term Acute Care
- 389 beds
Employer
American Traveler
84 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Ms. Sebrona! She stayed close by and did her very best to get my foot in the door as a first time traveler! I appreciate her so much!!!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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.
About Montgomery, AL
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Montgomery, AL here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in areas popular with travel nurses.
- Car friendliness with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen and humidity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, a thriving art and entertainment scene, including a fabulous community theater.
- Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Minor League Montgomery Biscuits team.
- Outdoor activities include exploring historical sites related to the Civil Rights Movement and visiting the Village of Old Town Alabama.
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