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

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 at least 2 years of acute OR experience and strong skills in ortho, spine, robotics, and sports medicine for variable 12-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a hospital operating room at a Level III Trauma Center
• 12 ORs (including a hybrid), with 40-50 cases handled daily
• Patient population includes adults and minimal pediatrics (typically ENT cases)
• Primary cases include ENT, general surgery, ortho (including spine and total joints), gyn, vascular, urology, and podiatry
• No open heart, transplants, or major neuro procedures performed
• Shift is 12-hour days with variable start times (0630, 0830, or 1030)
• Occasional weekend shifts are required as determined by department needs
• On-call is required: 4-6 shifts per 6-week schedule, including nights and weekends
• 30-minute response time required during call shifts
• Use of Epic charting system, Alaris, and Pyxis equipment is expected
• Floating to inpatient areas without patient assignment may occur if OR census is low
• RNs are responsible for circulating in various surgical cases as outlined
• Occasional floating to other inpatient areas for supportive tasks without administering medications
• Scrubs are provided by the hospital
• Rest and meal breaks are structured according to shift length
• No sleep rooms available for on-call
• Orientation includes NEO, access setup, and unit-specific training
• Must take all scheduled breaks during each shift
• Up to 5 days of requested time off may be approved; missed days must be made up at the end of contract

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute/inpatient OR RN experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Strong skills in ortho (including total joints), spine, sports medicine, and robotics (DaVinci)
• Circulating experience in a broad range of adult surgical cases
• Epic EMR experience required for certain roles
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Rhythm exam required prior to arrival
• First-time travelers are not accepted

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-652044. 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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