OR RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Flexible
$2,835/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care662 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN with 2+ years of OR experience and CNOR certification for a GYN/ENT focused Operating Room position requiring a MN RN license.
Details
- Work in the Operating Room of a 672-bed short-term acute care hospital with 36 ORs
- Primary case types include GYN and ENT procedures
- Day shifts (0700-1530) and Evening shifts (1500-2330), with occasional 0930 and 1100 starts
- Required to work up to 3 weekends per contract
- On-call required after working Saturday shift until 11pm Sunday, plus one evening per week until 11pm
- No floating to sister facilities or outside scope required
- Uses Epic/Excellian charting system
Requirements
- Active MN RN license (license in hand preferred, or willing to apply upon offer acceptance)
- Current BLS certification required; CNOR certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Experience with Epic/Excellian charting system required
- Specialty skills in GYN surgical procedures such as hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
- Experience in Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedures, specimen handling, and infection control
- Proof of MN LiveScan fingerprinting required with no exceptions
- Supervisor reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Facility is a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level III Trauma status
- Scrubs are provided onsite
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted for this role
- RTO should ideally not exceed 5 days during the assignment
- Previous staff or per diem employees must have a 3-month gap since their last shift to be eligible for consideration
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Candidates may be required to float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
- Pre-start modules are required to be completed prior to the assignment start date
Facility
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
9 nurses recommend working with Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Pros
Travel friendly, night shift rocks laid back. No holding patients all night
Cons
There was one doctor that was a little anti nurse

- Short Term Acute Care
- 662 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
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 Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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