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: 11/18/2025
Duration: 11 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with at least 3 years of OR and orthopedic circulating experience, active TX or compact RN license, and Epic EMR proficiency.
Responsibilities Work in a hospital-based operating room with a 7-suite OR environment
Patient population includes orthopedic, total joint, sports medicine, hand, podiatry, eye, general, plastics, urology, GYN, and ENT cases
Shift is 8 hours, 7a-3p, days, with call requirements
Operating room is open 24 hours with variable shifts and mandatory call/standby
Call response time is within 45 minutes
Weekend and holiday call coverage required
Floating to other ORs may be required
Epic EMR is used and prior experience is required
OR scrubs are provided by the hospital
No scrubbing required for this RN position
Support from OR techs is provided
Unit-specific orientation of 3-4 days will be offered
Free parking is available for staff
Holiday shift coverage is mandatory as scheduled
Candidates may not have been directly employed (including full or part-time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity within the past year; PRN via outside firms is acceptable
Candidates must provide two professional references—one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
Requirements Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration
Current BLS certification required
Minimum 3 years of operating room RN experience required
Demonstrated experience circulating orthopedic cases
Prior Epic EMR experience required
Ability to respond to call within the 45-minute requirement
Benefits High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-627253. 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.