OR RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 3 years of neuro and ortho spine surgery experience and a compact or LA RN license.

Details

• Operating Room unit within a teaching hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (8:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
• Requires extensive experience in neuro & ortho spine and craniotomy service lines
• Neuro call required
• Experience in general surgery, ENT, and robotics is a plus

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand upon submission
• BLS certification required (AHA certifications required)
• Minimum 3 years of neuro surgery and ortho spine experience required
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Circulate/Telemetry and Conscious Sedation skills preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report (within 4 weeks of submission) required

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during emergency events
• Willingness to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescission
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position