Travel Operating Room RN First Assist - $2,606 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN - First Assist for a 13-week hospital assignment requiring strong orthopedic surgical experience and current first assist qualifications.
Details- Hospital-based Operating Room setting
- Surgical case types include orthopedic, endoscopy, general, and ENT procedures
- Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, on a rotating 36/48-hour schedule (alternating weeks of 3x12 and 4x12 hours)
- Call rotation required in addition to every 6th or 7th weekend
- Floating required within scope of practice
- Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
- Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration — no exceptions
- Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR RN experience required
- Current first assist (FA) experience required
- Strong orthopedic surgical experience required, along with experience in endoscopy, general, and ENT cases
- Driver's license with address matching permanent address required
- Two professional references required: at least one charge nurse or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
- Middle name required (confirmation needed if none)
- Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- Must be willing to work either a major or minor holiday each holiday period
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered; RTO must be declared upfront and no changes will be accepted after submission
- Orientation is held on a bi-weekly basis
- Travelers who have worked within the ARH system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
- Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; pairs will not be placed on the same shift or unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-701013. 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.