Travel Transplant Operating Room RN - Indianapolis - American Traveler

Description

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: 03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN specializing in abdominal transplant surgery for a night shift travel contract at an acute care teaching hospital in Indiana, with a hard requirement for transplant OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Short-term acute care hospital setting, Operating Room department
• Unit exclusively performs abdominal transplants, including kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal/multi-visceral procedures
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• On-call requirement of 40–60 hours per 6-week period
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals; multi-specialty, all surgeries
• Charting system: Cerner (experience required)
• 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of strong transplant OR experience
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO may be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Indiana residents are accepted as local travelers for this Perioperative Surgical Services position
• Effective March 1, 2026, Indiana residents are no longer eligible to sign new contracts for OR RN (including Transplant) roles at this facility
• Any current or former permanent or PRN employee of IU Health must have a 12-month break in employment before being eligible to travel at this facility
• Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment anywhere within IU Health must take a designated consecutive break to reset travel eligibility; out-of-state residents require a 90-day break and in-state residents require a 180-day break prior to reaching their traveler year mark
• Parking is free at this facility

Requirements

• Active IN RN license, temporary IN license, or compact RN license required — must be in hand prior to start
• Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution required
• Minimum 2 years of strong, recent transplant OR experience required (hard stop)
• Current BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Regulatory charting for transplants required
• Proficiency with general OR skills including laparoscopic procedures, organ donation, scrub transplant surgery, and transplant-specific organ experience (kidney, liver, pancreas, intestinal)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• 2 supervisor references required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P 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.