Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
St. Louis, MO
Staffing partner
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Posted May 2, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026
What this means for you
This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.
What the listing says
- Shift
- Days · 12-hour
- Weekends, holidays, call
- No call required · Weekends required
- EHR & union
- EHR: Epic
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- MO RN license
- compact RN license
- American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I trauma facility, requiring Epic experience and a MO or compact RN license
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- TNCC certification required
- CCRN certification required
- CNOR certification required
About the employer
American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
- Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
- Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours
What reviewers flag
- On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
- Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
- May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
Living in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis blends Midwestern warmth with Mississippi River charm, anchored by the iconic Gateway Arch and sprawling Forest Park. The Central West End puts nurses near major medical campuses, while Soulard's historic market district adds weekend character. A relaxed pace and strong hospital network make it a welcoming relocation choice.
- State price level · Missouri
- 9% below the national average
- State index 90.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?