Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Lewiston, ID, requiring a minimum of 2 years of recent OR experience and an Idaho or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Operating Room (OR) setting
• Case types include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Robotic Knee Replacement, Neuro, and Trauma; Da Vinci robotic experience is preferred
• Day shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (8-hour shifts)
• On-call required one day per week and one weekend per month
• Weekends required on an on-call basis
• Responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating surgical cases, scheduling cases, ensuring supply readiness, case timeliness, family communication, and updating physician preference cards
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, ORTs, and other OR personnel in accordance with State Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and hospital policies
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate

Requirements

• Active Idaho RN license or multi-state compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only; RCIS certifications are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR RN experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with General Surgery, Orthopedics, Robotic/Da Vinci procedures, Trauma, and Neuro preferred
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• SSN and date of birth required 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-676734. 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

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