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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse, OR Specialty, available at the organizations healthcare facility. This full-time position involves providing circulating nursing care in a variety of surgical cases, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The role emphasizes independent practice, clinical competence, and collaboration within a team to support surgical procedures and patient recovery.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, BLS certification, RN License in the state of employment or a compact license, 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty, and a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Schedule: 11:00 AM 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process, administer medications and treatments following protocols, monitor side effects, document patient information, and educate patients and families.
- Experience: 1 year of experience in the relevant nursing specialty preferred.
- Certifications: BLS required.
- Additional Information: The position involves on-call duties 1-2 times per week and every 3rd weekend. Floating between campuses may be required, particularly within OR settings. The role supports complex and routine surgical cases across multiple specialties including orthopedic, podiatry, hand, spine/crani, general, and urology.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-30
Cross Country Job ID #1310960. 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