American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 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: Dec 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Transplant OR RN for a short-term acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of transplant OR experience and an active IN or compact RN license. Details Operating Room unit specializing solely in abdominal transplants (kidney, pancreas, liver, intestinal/multi-visceral) Pediatric transplants are performed at an affiliated facility and are not part of this role Weekend night shifts: Saturday and Sunday plus one rotating weekday, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM) Call and holiday coverage required Floating required to other units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals Uses Cerner for charting Requirements Active RN license (IN or Compact) required, must be in hand prior to start date Current BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of transplant OR experience required (hard requirement) Strong General OR experience considered for candidates willing to train on transplant cases Cerner charting experience required Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred Skills in general surgery procedures (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, thyroidectomy) required Robotics experience preferred (Da Vinci Xi, colorectal, gastrointestinal, and transplant robotic surgery) Urology procedure experience preferred (cystoscopy, nephrectomy) Knowledge of emergency management, fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, and Universal Protocol required RN education from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE required 2 supervisor references required SSN and DOB required for consideration Additional Information Perform surgical scrub and circulating duties for complex abdominal transplant procedures including kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal/multi-visceral transplants Participate in organ donation procedures as part of the transplant surgical team First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they have strong 2-year transplant experience Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays IN residents are considered local and may be offered a lower local pay package Past IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler Travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment within IU Health must take a designated consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents) Parking is free at this facility American Traveler Job ID P-788637. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.