Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Job Description\n Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lake Charles, Louisiana.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: OR - Operating Room\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: ASAP\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 40 hours per week\n Shift: 8 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room/SurgeryType of Patients\n This position involves caring for a diverse patient population, including:\n \n Pediatric\n Adult\n Geriatric\n Typical Cases\n The RN will assist in various surgical cases, including but not limited to:\n \n Pain management (injections/Kyphoplasty)\n Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) procedures (ear tubes, tonsils, sinus surgeries, thyroid surgeries)\n Urological surgeries (cysto, TURP, PCNL, Lithotripsy, robotic sacrocolpopexy, partial kidney surgeries)\n Gynecological surgeries (total laparoscopic hysterectomy, ablations, laparoscopic gynecology, D&C)\n Podiatry\n General surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernias)\n Orthopedic surgeries (hip pinning, knee scope, shoulder scopes)\n \n Please note that Labor and Delivery (L&D) cases, such as C-sections and deliveries, are managed separately.Shift Information\n \n Shift: Days\n Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM\n Start Date: 08/10/2026\n Required Qualifications\n \n BLS certification via AHA required\n ACLS certification via AHA required\n PALS certification via AHA required\n RN License in the state of employment or compact required\n Job Summary\n The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence in practice within a surgical setting, providing both routine and complex care to patients. The RN is responsible for making nursing diagnoses, planning care, and evaluating patient outcomes. This role requires the ability to manage various clinical contingencies effectively and to provide appropriate assignments to other care providers.Key Responsibilities\n \n Meet expectations outlined in the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.\n Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients, in alignment with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.\n Address the complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families according to their care requirements.\n Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocols, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.\n Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately.\n Assess educational needs and provide instruction to patients, family members, and caregivers, while identifying pertinent issues and available resources.\n Education and Experience\n \n Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.\n At least 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.\n Work Schedule\n This is a full-time position with scheduled hours from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.\n \n Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38018846. 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: RN ORAbout Wellspring Nurse Source\n \n Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support.Our team is honored to represent what we believe is thegreatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.\n \n Wellspring One was named one ofSIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success.From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Teamis with you every step of your travel journey.\n \n We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.\n If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.\n \n \n