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Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Travel)

Location

Lafayette, Indiana

Position Details

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with rotating day off
Weekend call rotation required (weekday and weekend call responsibilities)
Number of Openings: 1
Unit has 10 Operating Rooms
Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Role and Specialty

Specialty: Operating Room (Surgical First Assistant role)
Department: Surgery
Role includes assisting in Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CVOR/Open Heart) surgeries and ability to scrub other cases as needed
Patient types include General, Orthopedic, Spine, Neuro, Gynecology, ENT, Robotics, Urology, Podiatry, Vascular, and Open Heart surgeries

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Indiana
Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) First Assist experience, including experience within the last year
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential
NBSTSA Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
Operating Room (OR) experience
Thoracic Surgery experience
Vascular Surgery experience
Ability to function as both a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) depending on case needs

Preferred Qualifications

Robotics training

Additional Information

Must be positive, self-starting, attentive, able to anticipate needs, and adaptable to changing situations
Scrubs provided (surgery scrubs)
No float requirements

Facility

Franciscan Health Lafayette East

4.2rating(20 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Franciscan Health Lafayette East

5.0rating

Pros

Hospital is friendly, progressive in a newer facility. Respiratory department is run well.

Cons

None

Holly P

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Allied Health Professional)

Jul '24 - Oct '24

Review of Franciscan Health Lafayette East on Sep 4, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
187 beds

ADDRESS1701 South Creasy LaneLafayette, IN 47905

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About Lafayette, IN

As a travel nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.

Transportation

Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.

Demographics

Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.

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