American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Outpatient OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Athens, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/20/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Outpatient Surgery position with a GA or compact RN license and at least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Ambulatory OR/Outpatient Surgery setting
• Serves a patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Typical shifts are flexible: mostly 3x12 hour shifts Wed-Fri (5:30am-6:00pm) or 4x10 hour shifts between 6:30am and 6:00pm
• 6-bed unit with an average daily census of 20 and 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Performs a wide variety of procedures including laryngectomy, neck dissection, tonsillectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, joint replacement, plastics, and more
• Unit uses Epic for charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Will be required to float to the main hospital as needed
• Call is required
• Scrub color is provided by the facility
• Circulating nurses are not required to scrub
• Will work across various service lines including dental, ENT, general surgery, cataracts, orthopedics, plastics, gynecology, pediatrics, neuro, and podiatry
• Holiday coverage required according to assignment period and facility rules
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO allowed, and no RTO may be taken during the first week of the assignment
• Must be fully compliant for a timely start; orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Travel pairs cannot be assigned to the same shift and unit
• Must have been away from all Piedmont facilities for at least one full year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• Return travelers who were not eligible to return must complete a successful assignment elsewhere before being considered

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license
• At least 2 years of recent OR experience in a similar outpatient/ambulatory setting
• BLS certification required
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Experience with Epic and Pyxis systems preferred
• Must provide two supervisory references from a manager or above for 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-652280. 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 - Outpatient Surgery/Same Day Surgery

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