Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,280 per week

Malone Healthcare Solutions; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

License and certification reimbursement

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Job summary

Malone Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The position requires an active RN license and previous Operating Room experience.

Focused on delivering comprehensive perioperative nursing care, this role supports diverse surgical specialties and includes a mix of standard shifts and on-call responsibilities. Benefits include weekly pay, holiday pay, and medical coverage, making this an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Active RN License (State License or Compact License).
• BLS Certification required.
• Previous Operating Room experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical process.
• Collaborate with surgical team members.

Skills

Operating Room experience

BLS Certification

Ability to work independently

Education

Active RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Charles, Louisiana.

Position Details

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 39 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift Details

• Shift: Mid Shift
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
• ASAP Start Available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join a busy surgical team serving adult, geriatric, and limited pediatric orthopedic patients. This position primarily supports the St. Patrick Campus with occasional floating to a nearby affiliated surgical facility as needed.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced OR environment and have experience caring for a wide variety of surgical specialties.

Case Types

St. Patrick Campus

• Orthopedics
  • Total Knee Replacements (Mako)
  • Total Hip Replacements
  • Gamma Nail Procedures
• Podiatry
  • Bunion Repairs
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Foot & Ankle Fractures
• Hand Surgery
  • Fracture Repairs
  • CMC Procedures
• Spine & Neuro
  • ALIF
  • DLIF
  • TLIF
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Craniotomy Procedures
• General Surgery
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Hernia Repairs
  • Colon Procedures
  • Robotic Surgery
• Urology
  • TURP
  • Cystoscopy
  • Stone Procedures

Lake Area Campus (Float Location)

• Pain Management
• ENT (Including Pediatric Cases)
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Podiatry
• General Surgery
• Orthopedic Procedures

Requirements

• Active RN License (State License or Compact License)
• BLS Certification
• Previous Operating Room experience required
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary surgical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the surgical process.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitor patient responses and ensure a safe surgical environment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical team members.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.

Scheduling & Call Requirements

• Monday–Friday schedule
• Mid Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• On-call required:
  • 1–2 weekdays per week
  • Every 3rd weekend (Friday–Sunday)
• Occasional floating between St. Patrick and Lake Area campuses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• At least 1 year of recent OR nursing experience
• Experience across multiple surgical specialties preferred

Apply today to join a dynamic Operating Room team delivering exceptional surgical care across a broad range of specialties.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitmentto providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance