Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves providing routine and complex surgical care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients across various specialties, including pain management, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), urology, gynecology, podiatry, and general surgery. The position requires independent practice and adherence to clinical standards within a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 40 hours per week.
- Education/Skills: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; RN License in state of employment or compact.
- Experience: 0 years required in a similar clinical setting.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS via AHA required.
- Responsibilities: Provides both routine and complex perioperative nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Administers medications and treatments according to protocol, monitors side effects, documents patient information, and provides patient education.
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for a diverse patient population with specialties including pain, ENT, urology, gynecology, podiatry, and general surgery. No C-sections or deliveries are included in this position. The candidate must demonstrate clinical competence and the ability to work independently, with a focus on safety, quality, and patient-centered care.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1312110. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus