Travel OR Circulator RN – General Surgery - $2,200 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x10hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN OR Circulator for a 13-week travel contract in Cape Girardeau, MO, requiring at least 1 year of OR experience including General Surgery, Urology, GYN, and Orthopedics with DaVinci Xi proficiency. Details Operating Room setting at a 244-bed hospital serving Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois Specialty focus on General Surgery including Urology, GYN, and Orthopedic procedures (scopes and arthroplasty) Surgical patient population Day shift, 4x10 schedule with a limit of 3 Fridays or Mondays off per 6-week schedule On-call required approximately every 6–7 days with rotating weekend call; scheduled late shifts are also required as designated coverage (not call) No float requirements Equipment used includes DaVinci Xi robotic system, Hana Table, Arthrex tower, and Beach Chair positioning EMR: Epic Requirements Active MO or Compact RN license required BLS certification required (AHA only); no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience in General Surgery (including Urology and GYN) and Orthopedics required Hands-on experience with DaVinci Xi robotic system required Experience with Hana Table, Arthrex tower, and Beach Chair positioning required Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted) No gaps in employment of 90 days within the past 12 months Additional Information The circulating RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating perioperative patient care and serving as a patient advocate throughout the surgical experience Candidates should be flexible across case types, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced OR environment Hospital-provided scrubs are used in the OR; black scrubs required — no other colors accepted Flu vaccination is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; exemptions must be client-approved Rotating holiday coverage required Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after completion, they must either separate from the facility for a minimum of 1 year or transition to a facility outside the 50-mile radius American Traveler Job ID P-691937. Pay package is based on 10 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.