Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,686 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : OR - Operating Room

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 11 / 18 / 2025

Duration : 11 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift : 8 hours, days

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with at least 3 years of OR and orthopedic circulating experience, active TX or compact RN license, and Epic EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

Work in a hospital-based operating room with a 7-suite OR environment

Patient population includes orthopedic, total joint, sports medicine, hand, podiatry, eye, general, plastics, urology, GYN, and ENT cases

Shift is 8 hours, 7a-3p, days, with call requirements

Operating room is open 24 hours with variable shifts and mandatory call / standby

Call response time is within 45 minutes

Weekend and holiday call coverage required

Floating to other ORs may be required

Epic EMR is used and prior experience is required

OR scrubs are provided by the hospital

No scrubbing required for this RN position

Support from OR techs is provided

Unit-specific orientation of 3-4 days will be offered

Free parking is available for staff

Holiday shift coverage is mandatory as scheduled

Candidates may not have been directly employed (including full or part-time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit / CHI / Dignity within the past year; PRN via outside firms is acceptable

Candidates must provide two professional references—one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

Requirements

Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration

Current BLS certification required

Minimum 3 years of operating room RN experience required

Demonstrated experience circulating orthopedic cases

Prior Epic EMR experience required

Ability to respond to call within the 45-minute requirement

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-627253. 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

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.