Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Dickinson, ND
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)

Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
Shift:5x8 Hour Day Shift (8 hrs)
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, plus 1 weekend per month and on-call coverage
Shift Timings: 7:00 AM–4:30 PM or 6:00 AM–3:30 PM
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Start Date:11/16/2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required.
• Previous travel experience in an OR unit is mandatory.
• Experience in Orthopedics, GYN, and General Surgery required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required at submission.
• Active RN license required at submission.
• Meditech charting experience preferred.
• BSN is not required.
• Candidates must be comfortable with rotating call responsibilities.

Surgical Specialties & Common Cases

Orthopedics

• Total joint replacements
• Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
• Arthroscopy
• Mako robotic-assisted procedures

OB/GYN

• Cesarean sections
• LAVH
• Dilation and curettage (D&C)
• Diagnostic laparoscopy

General Surgery

• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Exploratory laparotomy
• Endoscopy

Additional case exposure includes adult, pediatric, geriatric, and obstetric patients.

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Monday–Thursday, 9-hour day shifts.
• Shift options:
  • 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
  • 6:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Approximately 1–2 call shifts per week, depending on department needs.
• Weeknight call: End of shift until 7:00 AM the following day.
• Weekend call: One weekend per month, from Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM.
• Holiday call may be required.
• Call response time: 15 minutes.
• Team scheduling/self-scheduling available.

Department Details

• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Care Setting: Acute Care
• Operating Rooms: 6 OR suites and 1 GI suite
• Average Cases: Approximately 6–10 per day, occasionally up to 20
• EMR: Meditech
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Orientation: One week of department-specific orientation

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit Health, including CHI and Dignity Health.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract.
• Additional RTO will not be approved after submission.
• Candidates must meet the facility's respiratory fit-testing requirements. Facial hair may affect the ability to pass testing; candidates should confirm they can comply with the facility's requirements before accepting the assignment.
• The facility may cancel up to four shifts during a 13-week assignment.

Important: This position requires prior travel OR experience and strong Orthopedics, GYN, and General Surgery experience. Candidates must also be comfortable with frequent call responsibilities.

Interested and qualified OR RNs are encouraged to apply!