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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 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 OR specialty experience and a Compact or LA RN license.

Details

• Operating Room unit with an average daily census of 11 cases across 5 rooms
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Call requirements include one weekend (Friday-Sunday) per month, one call day per week, one late day per week, and one 3rd late shift per week
• Scrubs are provided
• Procedures performed include general, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, vascular, pulmonary, and endoscopy cases
• 1:1 patient ratio experience
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active Compact or LA RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of OR specialty experience required
• Experience with a wide range of surgical specialties including gynecology, orthopedics, general surgery, vascular, endoscopy, ophthalmology, and urology procedures
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring the traveler to remain onsite or serve on a relief team during emergency events
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation is held 5 days a week
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RN) required to obtain clearance to start, though not required at time of consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for a full year before returning as a travel employee
• RTO must be listed on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview to avoid offer rescindment