Travel Operating Room RN - $2,715 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a Level III Trauma facility in Massachusetts, requiring OR experience with Mako and Da Vinci systems and an active MA RN license.

Details

• Work in a 15-bed Operating Room at a Level III Trauma facility in a complex community hospital setting
• Patient population includes Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric patients
• Daily census of approximately 30–40 patients with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Multispecialty OR environment requiring competence across surgical specialties
• Experience with Mako and Da Vinci robotic systems utilized in this role
• Charting performed in Epic
• Schedule rotates between Days and Evenings (1:00 PM–11:30 PM), with 1–2 evening rotations per 4-week schedule
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required, with 1–2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• On-call is required: 2–3 weekday calls and 1–2 weekend calls per 4-week schedule, plus 1 holiday call
• Weekend shifts include an attached call shift (e.g., working 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with call from 5:30 PM–11:00 PM)
• No floating required
• 40-hour weekly position on a 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required; conditional or pending licenses are not accepted
• BLS certification required — AHA only; Red Cross and other providers are not accepted at this facility
• 1–2 years of OR RN experience required
• Proficiency in basic aseptic technique and independent circulating required
• Multispecialty OR competence required
• Experience with Mako and Da Vinci robotic systems required
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions are accepted
• Active MA license must be in hand at time of consideration — no pending licenses accepted

Additional Information

• BSN and CNOR certification are preferred
• Scrub experience is preferred
• Candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of the facility are considered local and will receive a reduced pay rate
• RTO (requested time off) must be disclosed at the time of consideration
• Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos
• Parking is not validated; public parking is available at candidate expense

American Traveler Job ID #P-708951. 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.