Travel RN - Registered Nurse - OR Operating Room Circulator

Nurses Direct; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Nurses Direct seeks a Travel RN - Registered Nurse for the OR Operating Room Circulator role in Lafayette, LA. The RN will apply the Nursing Process to patient care, lead/facilitate an interdisciplinary team, and ensure quality outcomes in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include an RN license in LA or a compact state, 1 year of experience, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes safety, teaching, and collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Diploma is required.
• Current RN license in LA or Compact state.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• 1 year experience; 2 years preferred; travel RN in OR setting.

Responsibilities

• Uses the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and teaches patients and families.
• Communicates and manages nursing team resources as a leader.
• Uses data to evaluate outcomes and promote clinical improvements.
• Supports patient satisfaction and staff morale.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-directed

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Associate/Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Travel RN - Registered Nurse - OR Operating Room Circulator

Lafayette, United States | Posted on 07/06/2026

This job is considered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’s philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

• Required - Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Experience

• Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information. Experience working in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Preferred - Leadership skills / experience directly supervising or managing others
• Basic computer skills

Certifications

• Required - Current RN License in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Good time management skills and self-directed.
• Demonstrates good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Light Work – Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse – LA or Compact
• 1 year experience required
• 2 year experience preferred
• Must live >65 miles from job site

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.