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