Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

OR
- Operating Room

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

10/19/2026

Duration:

13 weeks
40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility. This role requires a skilled professional experienced in perioperative care, responsible for providing expert nursing services during surgical procedures across various specialties including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

Schedule:

8-hour shifts, days from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 1 year of experience in the operating room or similar clinical setting required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS certification via AHA required
• ACLS certification via AHA required
• PALS certification via AHA required

None specified.

This role involves caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing various surgical procedures such as pain management (including injections and Kyphoplasty), ENT surgeries (ear tubes, tonsils, sinus, thyroid), urology (cysto, TURP, PCNL, Lithotripsy, robotic sacrocolpopexy, partial kidneys), gynecology (total laparoscopic hysterectomy, ablations, D&C), podiatry, general surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernias), and some orthopedic procedures (hip pinning, knee scope, shoulder scopes). No C-sections or deliveries are included in this position.

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Operating Room About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

401k retirement plan Referral bonus