Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Travel Assignment

Job overview

The Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Travel Assignment is an onsite role in New Orleans, LA, for a 13-week contract. The posting lists pay of $2,400–$2,500 per week. The ideal candidate must live at least 65 miles from New Orleans. The registered nurse provides operating-room patient care using the nursing process and applicable professional standards. The role supports quality outcomes through assessment, patient and family education, delegation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and compliance with relevant regulations and privacy requirements.

What you'll do

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care
• assess learning needs and implement appropriate teaching strategies
• communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources
• evaluate information to promote changes that support optimal outcomes
• maintain knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulations
• report known or suspected compliance, privacy, or safety concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

operating room

travel assignment

13 weeks

patient care

nursing process

bls certification

new orleans la

nurses direct

$2,400–$2,500/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

13-week travel assignment; requires a current RN license in the state of practice and current American Heart Association BLS certification. Candidate must live at least 65 miles from New Orleans.

About the employer

Nurses Direct is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.