OR RN
Jennings, LA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a small rural hospital requiring circulating experience across multiple specialties and on-call availability.

Details

• Operating Room unit in a small rural, multi-disciplinary hospital setting
• Average daily census of 10 patients across 4 operating rooms
• OR circulator responsible for OR surgery, C-sections, PACU, and endoscopy coverage
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Call required 1 day per week and every 4th to 5th weekend
• On-call staff must arrive within 30 minutes of call out
• Float to other departments when census is low
• Not a designated trauma facility, though occasional trauma cases may present through the ER
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Previous travel RN experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with gynecologic, general, pediatric general, orthopedic, endoscopic, vascular, urologic, ENT, bariatric, thoracic, and oral surgical procedures
• Proficiency in blood/blood product administration, cardiac monitoring, conscious sedation monitoring, infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, peripheral IV starts, universal protocol, bladder catheterization, and wound management
• Knowledge of emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Steris equipment
• Current driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Serve as OR circulator supporting surgical, C-section, PACU, and endoscopy procedures
• First week on the unit includes 2 days of buddy call for orientation
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Candidates must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (Charge RNs not accepted) required to obtain clearance to start, though not required at submission
• All RTO must be documented on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from the health system before returning as a travel contractor
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during declared emergency events, requiring the traveler to remain onsite until relieved