Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,888 per week in Shreveport, LA

First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care; travelers previously employed as permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible. Circulate in a high-volume OR environment across a variety of surgical specialties including Robotic, Bariatric, Neuro-Spine, Neuro-Vascular, Urology, and Transplant cases.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified OR RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71101!

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate in a high-volume OR environment across a variety of surgical specialties including Robotic, Bariatric, Neuro-Spine, Neuro-Vascular, Urology, and Transplant cases
• Perform scrub duties if applicable based on individual experience (not required)
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio and adhere to all unit protocols and safety standards
• Participate in call coverage, including one day per week (1500-0630) and one weekend per month (Friday 1500 to Monday 0630) with a mandatory 30-minute call-back time
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling, including potential Saturday shifts and holiday call rotation (expected to cover 2 of 3 major holidays)
• Pass an EKG competency exam as part of compliance prior to arrival

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of OR-specific experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Demonstrated experience with Robotic (Da Vinci) surgery - many procedures at this facility are performed robotically
• Experience with Neuro-Spine/Neuro-Vascular cases including Laminectomy, Fusion, Discectomy, Craniotomies, and Aneurysm clipping
• Experience with General Surgery cases (e.g., Lap Chole, Nephrectomy, Whipple) and Bariatric cases (e.g., Roux-en-Y, Gastric Sleeve)
• First-time travelers must have a minimum of 2 years of permanent staff RN experience in acute care; travelers previously employed as permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Transplant experience (kidney, liver, pancreas) strongly preferred
• Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Urology case experience (Cystos, TURPs, bladder tumor resection, stone removal)

Why Join Us

• Work within a team-oriented OR culture supported by Charge RNs, a Nursing Supervisor, and a House Supervisor, with hospital and departmental orientation provided to set you up for success
• Free on-site parking available