American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Level 1 trauma experience and proficiency in general and specialty surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large acute care hospital setting on the General Operating Room unit
• Unit features 25 OR suites and handles 75 to 100 surgery cases per day
• Level 1 trauma environment
• Patient ratio is 1:1 in the OR
• Procedures include general surgery, GYN, urology, laparoscopic, robotics (Da Vinci preferred), and some neuro/ortho
• Uses EPIC for charting, with required EMR experience
• 8 hour day shifts with rotating call, expected to stay late as needed
• Rotates to PM shifts as needed and call is 1–2 days per week plus every 3–4 weekends
• May float to other hospital campuses if needed, though this is rare
• Responsible for circulating duties including sterile prep, catheter insertion, operating room equipment setup, and accurate documentation in the EMR
• Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Ceil blue scrubs are provided by the hospital
• Candidates must not reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility; those within 60 to 80 miles will be subject to a local pay rate
• Previous employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Occasional floating to other campuses may be required
• Orientation includes 8 hours of onboarding
• Strong teamwork is essential given the high case volume and trauma environment

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license is required
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years recent OR RN experience in a large hospital (250+ beds, Level 1 trauma)
• Experience in facilities with 15 or more OR suites
• Experience with robotics, preferably Da Vinci, strongly preferred
• Proficiency with general, ENT, GYN, urology, and laparoscopic procedures
• Familiarity with surgical navigation, as well as neuro and ortho cases

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-648706. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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