Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Covington, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position requiring at least 1 year of experience with circulatory skills across a diverse surgical caseload, including ortho, ENT, and general surgery.
Details
- Hospital-based OR setting with 3 OR rooms and 58 licensed beds
- Diverse surgical caseload including bariatric, ENT, fractures, general, GYN, ortho, pediatric (ENT), podiatry, robotics, sports med, total hips, and urology — no neuro or cardiac cases
- Average of 5–10 cases per day
- 10-hour day shifts with start times ranging from 0630 to 1100 depending on need
- 40 hours per week
- Rotating on-call schedule: weeknight call (Mon–Thu) approximately once every 1–2 weeks, and weekend call (Fri–Mon starting at 0700) approximately once every 4–6 weeks — call begins after the current shift ends
- Floating may be required to the Auburn location
- Charting via Epic; equipment includes Alaris and Pyxis
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active WA or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of OR nursing experience required
- Must be able to circulate for ortho, ENT, and general surgery cases
- Ability to scrub if needed (preferred, not required)
- Pediatric OR experience strongly preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is preferred
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
- Two supervisor-level references (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) are required prior to start; one reference may be submitted initially
- Interviews conducted via SimpliFi clinical interviewing platform
American Traveler Job ID #P-726843. 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
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.