American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR Circulating RN with at least 3 years of recent ortho experience, including total joints and AHA ACLS/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Position is in the Operating Room (OR) circulating role within an acute care setting
- Primary focus is on orthopedic procedures including total joints using MAKO, arthroscopy, spine, foot and ankle, hand, and ORIF
- Additional cases include general, ENT, GYN, and plastics
- Uses MAKO robotic equipment for ortho procedures
- Charting is completed using Epic EMR
- 11 OR suites and 1 GI suite, handling 30-50 cases per day
- 10-hour day shifts with call
- No floating to other departments required
- Responsibilities include circulating for a variety of surgical procedures with focus on orthopedic surgeries
- Scrubs are provided in ceil blue color
- No weekend shifts or on-call required
- Local candidates living within 80 miles will receive a reduced rate
- Must disclose prior employment with Sanford Health and have a separation of at least 6 months
Requirements
- Active SD or compact state RN license required
- Minimum of 3 years recent OR circulating RN experience, with strong ortho background
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Experience with total joints and arthroscopy procedures required
- Robotics experience required; MAKO experience highly preferred
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-652410. Pay package is based on 10 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
About American Traveler
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.
