Operating Room Registered Nurse
Covington, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of OR experience and a weekend block schedule.

Details

• Work setting is a Level II Trauma Center hospital OR
• Specialties include orthopedic, cardiothoracic, ENT, GYN, plastics, vascular, ophthalmology, general surgery, trauma, urology, neurosurgery, and robotic procedures
• Weekend block schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 06:15–18:45
• Call requirements include a 30-minute response time, 2–3 weekday call shifts per month, and 1 twelve-hour weekend PM call shift per month
• Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active LA or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Experience circulating in a multi-specialty operating room required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• A supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months is required for consideration
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be listed and explained

Additional Information

• Provides perioperative nursing care for surgical patients, including emergency and add-on cases
• Responsibilities include circulating duties, patient assessment, and coordination with surgical and anesthesia teams
• Must maintain a safe and sterile environment in accordance with AORN standards and hospital policies
• Must be able to work independently during off-hours in a community hospital trauma setting
• Candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• Former permanent employees of any LCMC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be considered
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer for the duration of the contract