Travel Surgery RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Epic experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

• Hospital-based Operating Room/Surgery unit
• Patient population includes pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Case mix includes pain management (injections/kyphoplasty), ENT, urology, gynecology, podiatry, general surgery, and some orthopedics
• L&D is a separate unit, so no C-sections or deliveries are performed
• 1:1 nurse to patient ratio
• Day shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• On-call or late call required 1-3 times per week
• Weekend on-call required every 3rd to 4th weekend (Friday-Sunday)
• Floating required between two campus locations within the OR department
• Epic EMR used

• Active RN license in LA or compact
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification via AHA required
• 1 year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred
• BSN preferred
• Epic experience required

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for surgical patients
• Administers medications and treatments according to protocol and monitors for side effects and effectiveness
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• Scrubs provided
• Temp to perm conversion is a possibility
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel rate
• Candidates previously employed at any CHRISTUS facility must have a 6-month separation period before being eligible for a travel assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-752198. 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:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

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.