American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a skilled Operating Room RN with a TX or compact license and strong experience in a Level 2 Trauma setting.

Responsibilities

• Position located in the Main Operating Room
• Day shifts, Monday through Thursday, 4x10 hours from 6:30 to 19:00
• On-call required: 1 weekday and 1 weekend per month
• Handles a range of cases including robotic XI, orthopedic, spine/neuro, general/gyn, ENT, ophthalmology, pain management, urology, vascular, and trauma cases
• Trauma Level 2 environment
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• 3-4 days of orientation provided
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted
• Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing in a wide variety of surgical procedures
• Team-based work environment with support during orientation
• Holiday coverage may be required according to unit needs

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications required
• 1 year of RN experience required, with 2-3 years strongly preferred
• Experience with robotic XI and diverse surgical specialties required
• Must provide 2 references from supervisors within the last 3 years

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-648727. 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

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