Operating Room Registered Nurse
Shreveport, Louisiana
Ochsner LSU Health - Academic Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Evening shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Weekend coverage: 1 weekend every 6 weeks
• Possible call shifts, which may include weekends (to be discussed during interview)
• Holiday coverage as needed

Job Description & Expectations

• Upon starting, you may be assigned to an Emergency Team with an expectation to stay onsite until the event passes or be part of a relief team during emergency events.
• General OR and Trauma experience preferred.
• Open to first-time travel nurses.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Preferred: General Operating Room and Trauma nursing experience.
• No explicit minimum years of experience stated; preference given to experienced OR/Trauma nurses.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid, current driver’s license or government-issued photo ID (color copy required).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and education verification.
• License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant screenings not accepted).
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (for select units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or booster)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccine series)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months; chest X-ray and questionnaire if positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination, medical or religious exemption, or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist and competency exam specific to specialty, updated annually.
• Photo for badge: recent, full-color, passport-style photo with plain background.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required depending on unit.
• Employment application and resume required with 7 years of employment history and explanations for gaps.

Important Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency team assignments and potential extended shifts during emergency events.
• Certification renewals must be completed prior to start if expiring within 30 days of assignment start date.
• Confirm unit-specific certification requirements with program management if unclear.

This position offers a structured evening shift in a high-acuity operating room environment with opportunities for nurses new to travel assignments. Compliance with all licensing, certification, and health requirements is mandatory.