Travel OR RN - Ortho & Spine

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Shreveport, 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 1 year of Ortho & Spine OR experience and an active LA or compact RN license.

• Acute care Operating Room unit with 8 surgical suites averaging 25 cases per day
• Common procedures include Makoplasty total joint replacements (hips & knees), Stryker/Arthrex cases for shoulders, ankles, hands, and podiatry, ALIFs, ACDF, arthroscopies, 360 fusions for scoliosis, spinal cord tumor removal, microdiscs, sports medicine, and pain management cases
• 15 minute turnover times between cases, 30 minutes for robotic cases
• Day shift schedule 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
• 1 RN and 1 tech staffed per room, with vendor reps present for implant cases
• Charge nurse functions as a board runner, making assignments and serving as a resource
• Uses CPSI EMR system
• Call requirements include 2 call days per week (1st call 16 hours, 2nd call 4 hours), with call response time of 30 minutes to 1 hour
• Weekend call required approximately 1 weekend every 8 weeks
• Holiday coverage is call-only, with holidays rotating among staff
• No floating required

• Active RN license (LA state or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of Ortho & Spine OR experience required
• BSN not required
• Scrubbing not required for RNs
• Must be able to work independently and confidently in a room

• Work alongside OR techs in a fast-paced, physician-owned facility
• Friendly, collaborative staff culture where team members assist with turning over and cleaning rooms between cases
• Facility has experience working with travelers and welcomes them
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 2-3 day unit-specific orientation provided
• Hospital provides scrubs for OR staff
• Must live within a 50 mile radius of the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-763711. 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.