American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/20/2026
- 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 18 months of surgical nursing experience and an active GA or compact RN license.
Responsibilities
- Position is based in a hospital surgical department
- Role is for the Operating Room (OR) unit
- Day shift with 12-hour shifts
- No on-call responsibilities
- Assignment length is 13 weeks
- Primary duties involve direct patient care and circulating or scrubbing in the operating room
- Return to work rules apply for former employees of the health system
- Holiday time off requests are restricted: maximum of 5 days off if not during holidays, and a maximum of 3 days if around holidays
- Only one holiday time-off request is allowed per assignment
Requirements
- Active GA or compact RN license required
- Minimum 18 months of recent OR nursing experience
- CVOR RNs must have at least 18 months of full-time recent CVOR experience within the last 3 years
- Strong cardiac and vascular procedure experience, including endovascular cases, required for CVOR RNs
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted)
- Former staff must have a minimum break of 1 year before returning to the health system, or 18 months if returning to the same facility
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-651407. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
