Travel OR RN - $2,295 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery (Mid Shift)

Location

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | On-call required 1–2 times per week and every 3rd weekend (Friday–Sunday)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex perioperative nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients in the operating room setting.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assess patient and family learning needs; provide education and identify appropriate resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment or a valid compact RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to scrub and/or circulate across a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, spine, general surgery, urology, podiatry, and hand surgery.
• Willingness and ability to float between two OR campuses as needed.
• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements: 1–2 times per week and every 3rd weekend.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an operating room or surgical nursing specialty.
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery, Mako total joint procedures, or complex spine/cranial cases is a plus.
• Familiarity with ENT, gynecology, or pediatric surgical cases beneficial for float campus coverage.

Why Join Us

• Gain exposure to a high-volume, diverse surgical caseload spanning orthopedics, spine, general, urology, podiatry, hand, and more across multiple campuses.
• Work in a structured, supportive perioperative environment with a consistent mid-shift schedule on a 13-week travel contract.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #766742. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others