Local Contract Perioperative RN OR Circulator

American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR Circulate for a local contract nursing job in Moab, Utah.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Perioperative RN for a 13-week OR travel contract in a rural Utah hospital setting, requiring on-call availability and a UT or compact RN license.

Details

• Operating room and perioperative setting at a rural, Level 4 Trauma hospital
• Responsibilities span pre-op, intraoperative (circulating), and PACU phases of patient care
• Surgical caseload includes general, orthopedic, and OB cases (including C-sections), with potential involvement in trauma cases
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5x8-hour day shifts
• On-call responsibilities required, averaging 7–9 days per month, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 20-minute response time to the hospital required when on call

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered RN license in Utah or a compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (ACLS may be obtained within 3 months of hire)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques
• Strong patient safety knowledge and the ability to perform effectively in high-stress, rapidly changing situations
• Ability to work independently as the sole OR nurse on-call during emergency night cases

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care to surgical patients across all phases of the perioperative continuum
• Due to the rural location, nurses must be adaptable and capable of responding quickly across a broad range of clinical scenarios
• Prior experience in pre-op, PACU, and circulating for general, ortho, and OB cases is preferred
• Blue scrubs are preferred
• Holiday coverage is expected for the following recognized holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required
• No minimum prior experience required — first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• DOB and SSN may be required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-719642L. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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