Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in 70605, LA | Days (5x8)

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital 70605, LA
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in 70605, LA
Weekly Pay
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$2,292
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
09/21
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in 70605, Louisiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. This role pays $2,292 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Operating Room travel nurse job in 70605, LA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
  • Location: 70605, LA 70605
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)

Responsibilities

  • Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
  • Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
  • Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
  • Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near 70605, LA

Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near 70605, Louisiana?

Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.

If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.

What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Additional certifications may be needed for pediatric or other sub-specialty OR settings. Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
Most travel OR jobs look for recent perioperative experience in the role listed, such as circulating or scrubbing. Required experience may also depend on the facility’s surgical specialties, case types, equipment, and call expectations. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Can I use my multistate RN license for this Louisiana assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Endorsement applicants should know the process isn’t fully digital: most documents upload through the Nurse Portal, but the background-check packet and notarized affidavit of verification must reach the Board by postal mail. Our Louisiana Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Louisiana

Compact license accepted. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Louisiana Licensing Center →

Explore 70605, LA

Louisiana offers travel nurses steady opportunities across vibrant cities and regional communities throughout the state. Demand is strongest in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where hospitals regularly bring in travel nurses to support patient volumes. The state’s warm climate and lively culture shape everyday life, and many assignments provide a mix of fast-paced urban experience and close-knit community care. With year-round openings and a wide range of facility types, Louisiana travel nursing jobs appeal to nurses looking for consistent contracts, clinical variety, and a destination rich in character.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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