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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Level I trauma experience and BLS certification for a day shift position.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital in the Operating Room (Core 3 & 4 units)
• Handles cases in general, plastics, GYN, ENT, trauma, neuro and ortho, GU, and colorectal robotics
• Average daily census is 70-80 with 21 operating rooms
• Schedule: 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 to 19:30
• Required to be on-call for 6 shifts within a 6-week period, which can vary
• Floating may be required within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience required
• Scrub attire is provided
• Responsible for circulating various surgical cases except CV and transplant
• Candidates must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates from Indiana are accepted for this position
• Auto-approval for up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO)
• Free parking is available onsite
• All travelers may be floated according to hospital needs, but OR and perioperative nurses are exempt from policy changes restricting IN residents

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license, or temporary license at start
• Minimum of 3 years of OR RN experience, including at least 1 year in a Level I trauma setting
• BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted and current)
• Ability to circulate is required; scrub experience preferred
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Returning employees must be separated for at least 12 months before consideration

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-649700. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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