Travel Orthopedic Operating Room RN - $2,132 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at an orthopedic hospital in Houston, TX, with large joint and spine experience required.

Details

• Located in a 2nd floor Operating Room within a hospital setting in Houston, TX
• Facility has 17 Operating Rooms and is not trauma designated
• Specializes in orthopedic procedures including large joints, hand, feet, scopes, and spine — no neurosurgery
• One scrub and one circulator per room; support techs available for positioning and other duties
• Most surgeons have a PA, CST, or NP to assist during surgery
• Day shift hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Mon/Wed/Fri huddle at 6:45 AM; shift may extend to 5:15 PM on those days as there is no second shift relief)
• Call required approximately 4 times per month, Monday–Friday only; no weekend call — most call consists of staying over to finish cases
• EMR: Meditech

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent OR nursing experience
• Large joint and spine orthopedic experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Candidate preferred to be well-versed in total joints and spine procedures
• Ciel blue (sky blue) scrubs required; the facility does not provide scrubs
• Free parking available in the facility garage for employees and contractors
• Ranked among the top for employee and physician engagement within HCA Healthcare
• Consistently achieves greater than 90% patient satisfaction scores

American Traveler Job ID #P-720818. 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.