Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/29/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 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 in Bowling Green, KY, requiring a minimum of 2 years of OR experience and on-call availability including weekends.
Details
- Located in a hospital surgical unit (Surgery 701) on the main campus, first floor
- 10-bed OR unit with a 1:1 patient ratio
- Procedures include orthopedics, general surgery, urology, GYN, and ENT — averaging 25–35 cases per day
- High-volume joint and robotic surgery program, performing over 1,300 total joints and 550 DaVinci robotic procedures annually
- Equipment includes the DaVinci XI (x2), MAKO, Velys hip and knee system, and Hana bed
- Documents using Meditech EMR
- Shift: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM; elective cases run 7:00 AM–6:30 PM
- On-call is required: 2 first-call and 2 second-call weekdays per week, plus one weekend per month (48-hour call on weekends)
- Call shift hours: first call 6:30 PM–7:00 AM; second call 6:30–9:00 PM
- No floating required
Requirements
- Active KY or Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR nursing experience required
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- One professional reference required
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Unit support staff includes a manager, board runner, holding nurse, surgical attendants, and anesthesia tech
- Work environment is described as team-oriented and work-friendly, featuring advanced surgical technology
- Candidates must provide their own scrubs
- First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded — contact your recruiter for eligibility details
American Traveler Job ID #P-721551. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.
