Operating Room Charge Registered Nurse
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR Charge RN for a weekend Operating Room position requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR circulator experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Hospital Operating Room setting
• Weekend charge nurse position with day shifts (6:15 AM – 6:45 PM, 3x12-hour shifts)
• Requires proficiency across multiple surgical specialties: General, Colorectal, GU, GYN, Ortho, Neuro, and ENT
• Weekend shifts are worked independently
• On-call responsibilities are required
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active LA or Compact RN license required
• All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum 3 years of OR circulator experience required
• Charge nurse experience in a similarly large facility required
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• This position is located in a hurricane-prone region; staff may be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring them to shelter in place or serve on a relief team during storm events — candidates uncomfortable with this should not apply
• 13-week contract