Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This position involves providing skilled nursing care in the operating room setting across orthopedic, podiatry, hand, spine/crani, general, and urology cases.

The role offers a 40-hour week with evenings shifts (11:00 AM–7:00 PM), on-call 1–2 times per week, and potential float between OR locations. Start date 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks in a travel assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year experience in related nursing specialty preferred.
• BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact; No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments using approved protocols, monitor for side effects and effectiveness, and document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and offer education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

RN

Operating Room

BLS

Compact license

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse (OR) Multiple Locations

This position involves providing skilled nursing care in the operating room setting, primarily supporting orthopedic, podiatry, hand, spine/crani, general, and urology cases. The role necessitates a proactive approach to patient care, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to clinical standards in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred; 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred; BLS required; RN License in state of employment or compact; No minimum years of experience required.
• Schedule: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with 40 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients. Administer medications and treatments using approved protocols, monitor for side effects and effectiveness, and document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided. Assess learning needs and offer education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Additional Information: On-call 1-2 times per week and every 3rd weekend (Friday-Sunday). Position may require float between locations in OR. The role involves caring for limited pediatric (ortho only), adult, and geriatric patients, primarily supporting orthopedic procedures such as Mako Total knees/hip, gamma nails, bunion surgeries, ankle scopes, fractures, spinal and craniotomies, general surgeries including robotic procedures, urology, and gynecology.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonusesTravel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1310960. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus