American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN with a NE or compact license and strong skills across all surgical service lines.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital operating room with 7 OR suites and 2 endoscopy suites
• Patient population includes adults, geriatrics, pediatrics, and obstetric cases
• Common procedures include neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic, GYN, general, and Da Vinci robotics
• Staff must cover a variety of surgical procedures as there are no specialized teams
• Uses Epic EMR; experience preferred
• Schedule is 8-hour day shifts, five days per week
• On-call required one night per week and every 5th or 6th weekend
• Rotating holiday call coverage
• Floating required to Pre/Post Op, PACU (if trained), and ER for trauma cases
• Charge nurse and OR techs present on shift
• Scrubs are provided
• One week unit-specific orientation provided in the OR
• Collaborative team environment with high staff longevity and exceptional teamwork
• Staff must be flexible with varied daily surgical schedules and willing to educate and support others
• Holiday coverage is on a rotating call basis
• Candidates cannot be employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities
• Requests for time off must be submitted upfront (7 days or less per 13 week contract); additional time off will not be approved
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility for eligibility and pay consideration

Requirements

• Active NE or compact state RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent operating room RN experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience in neuro and all primary surgical service lines required
• Driver's license required to confirm residence outside 50 mile radius
• Must have passed/finalized references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
• Must pass a skills exam during orientation with a score of at least 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited for infection control

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-648942. Pay package is based on 8 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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