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Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler

St. Louis, MO

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American Traveler
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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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Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jun 1, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description 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. Details Hospital-based Operating Room setting with float ability required between OR suites Case mix includes ortho, neuro, neuro-spine, vascular, endovascular, ENT, radical neck, urology, trauma, transplant, general surgery, plastic surgery, Whipple, and other complex surgical procedures Shift is heavy on neuro and trauma cases Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM Weekend schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday No call required Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required BLS certification required ACLS, CCRN, PALS, TNCC, and CNOR certifications preferred Minimum 1 year of OR experience required Level I trauma experience required Epic charting experience required 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration Additional Information First-time travelers with relevant OR experience and Level I trauma capability are welcome to apply Candidates must reside more than 70 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Skills for this role

OrthoNeuroNeuro SpineVascularEndovascularENTRadical NeckUrologyTraumaTransplantGeneral SurgeryPlastic Surgery

Certifications

BLSACLSCCRNPALSTNCCCNOR

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

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

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,…

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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
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

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.

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State price level · Missouri
9% below the national average
State index 90.8 (100 = national)

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • 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?
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