Job Title
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Location
Jennings, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as OR circulator in a small rural facility, covering OR surgery, C-sections, PACU, and endoscopy procedures
- Respond to on-call requirements, including 1 day per week and every 4th to 5th weekend, with an expected on-site arrival within 30 minutes of call-out
- Float to other departments as needed when census is low
- Participate in a 2-day buddy call orientation during the first week on the unit
- Be prepared to serve on an emergency response or relief team in the event of a declared emergency, as directed by unit management
- Maintain active ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications throughout the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active Compact or Louisiana RN license — must be in hand at time of submission
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required — AHA-issued certifications only
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Operating Room specialty
- Epic EMR experience required
- NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date
- Must live more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on file on the driver's license to the facility address) — local travelers are not accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a multi-disciplined or rural hospital setting
- Familiarity with PACU and endoscopy workflows in addition to OR circulator duties
- Prior travel nursing experience — first-time travelers are not accepted for this role
Why Join Us
- Gain diverse clinical experience in a multi-disciplined OR environment covering surgery, C-sections, PACU, and endoscopy within a single role
- Orientation is held 5 days a week and includes billable modules, supporting a structured and supported onboarding experience