Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with transplant experience required for a day-shift assignment requiring holiday on-call coverage.

• Operating Room unit setting
• Day shift schedule (5x8 hours, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Float to main OR required when no transplant surgeries are scheduled
• On-call required, including holiday call for at least one holiday during the assignment
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active LA RN license or compact license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of transplant OR experience required
• General OR experience also required to support floating assignments
• Previous travel experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Two recent manager references required

• Provide perioperative nursing care for transplant surgeries including kidney, liver, pancreas, and organ donation procedures
• Float to general OR for gynecology, orthopedic, neurology, vascular, urology, and other surgical specialties as needed
• Experience with robotic surgical systems such as Da Vinci and Mako is a plus
• Maintain infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, and universal protocol standards
• Pre-start facility education modules required and completed prior to assignment start
• Does not accept first-time travelers
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at local rate
• Permanent staff must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments
• Any license disciplinary history must be disclosed along with a personal statement

American Traveler Job  #P-774393. 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.