Operating Room Registered Nurse
Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Assigned shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Call required on weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Weekend coverage: 2 weekends per 6-week schedule
• Cases per day: 10-25
• Number of rooms: 7
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during events, requiring extended stay or relief coverage as directed by unit manager
• Scrubs provided (green)
• Unit accepts first-time travelers with sufficient OR experience
• 2 years of nursing experience required; Cardiovascular OR experience preferred but not mandatory

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Cardiovascular OR experience preferred but not required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID (color copy)
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable if needed)
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• License verification within 30 days of start; renewal must be completed prior to start if expiring soon
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required for certain units)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• Employment application and updated skills checklist (annual)
• Competency exam specific to specialty, completed within 1 year prior to start, minimum 80% score

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments requiring extended presence or relief duties
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit
• Color blind testing and other competency exams may be required depending on specialty
• Photo for badge must be a recent, full-color passport-style photo without obstructions or filters

This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy OR environment with a supportive team and structured schedule. Candidates with solid OR nursing experience and required certifications are encouraged to apply.