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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,355 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Lake Charles, LA · 3 wk ago
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Operating Room Nurse travel assignment in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a surgical environment, with exposure to a variety of cases including ortho, podiatry, spine, and general surgery. The role requires independence, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage complex patient needs.

About the role

  • 13-week travel assignment starting 09/07/2026
  • 40 hours per week, 8-hour evening shifts (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • On-call one to two times per week and every third weekend (Friday-Sunday)
  • Primarily assigned to a campus specializing in ortho, podiatry, spine, general, and urology surgeries
  • May float to another campus with pain management, ENT (including pediatric), gynecology, and other specialties
  • Requires clinical independence and leadership, following applicable nursing standards and protocols

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
  • Active RN License in state of employment or compact license
  • BLS certification required
  • 1 year of experience in Operating Room nursing (preferred)

Benefits

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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