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Travel RN - Operating Room
Job in
Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 70612, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
American Traveler
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room/Surgery position requiring circulator experience, AHA-issued BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and a Louisiana or compact RN license.
Requirements- Active Louisiana RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
- Current AHA-issued certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Minimum 1 year of OR/Surgery nursing experience required
- Circulator experience required
- Must be ready to practice independently from day one
- US Social Security Number required for consideration
- Hospital-based OR/Surgery unit
- Patient cases include ENT (pediatric, geriatric, and bariatric), urology, gynecology, general surgery, and smaller orthopedic cases (shoulder, knee, and hip)
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Day shift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with possible extension to 3:30 PM
- On-call required 1–2 times per week, with potential weekend call
- May occasionally be asked to float to a nearby OR location approximately 5 minutes away
- 13-week contract
- Provides nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness
- Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
- Educates patients, family members, and caregivers and identifies appropriate resources
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates; local candidates are not accepted for this position
- Two professional references required for consideration
- Copies of all certifications must be current and active — expired certifications will result in disqualification
- 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
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