Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,081 per week in New Orleans, LA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,081 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in New Orleans, Louisiana,
70115! As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you will play
a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct patient care
before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate
closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists,
and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective
surgical outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Preoperative Preparation:
Assess patients' medical histories and current conditions to
develop individualized preoperative care plans. Verify surgical
consent, review medications, and prepare patients physically and
emotionally for surgery. Intraoperative Nursing Care: Assist in
preparing the operating room (OR) environment, ensuring sterile
conditions and proper functioning of surgical equipment.
Collaborate with surgical team members to position patients,
monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction and
maintenance. Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation: Anticipate
surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments, sutures,
and supplies as required. Maintain sterile technique and adhere to
aseptic practices throughout the surgical process. Patient Advocacy
and Safety: Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the
surgical experience, addressing concerns and ensuring adherence to
surgical protocols. Monitor patients' responses to surgical
interventions, anticipating potential complications and intervening
promptly as needed. Postoperative Care and Monitoring: Transfer
patients to post-anesthesia care units (PACUs) or recovery rooms,
monitoring their vital signs and postoperative status. Assess
surgical incisions, apply dressings, and manage drainage devices
while ensuring patient comfort and pain management. Documentation
and Communication: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of
intraoperative events, patient responses, and medications
administered. Communicate effectively with healthcare team members,
providing updates on surgical progress and postoperative outcomes.
Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay current
with advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and nursing
practices through continuing education and professional development
activities. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and
surgical team debriefings to enhance patient care outcomes. 5
Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams
challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate
different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think
critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Travel nurses
may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per
diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.
Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share
similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong
support system during assignments and beyond. Working in various
healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations,
diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your
ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and
knowledgeable healthcare professional. Working with diverse teams
in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn
to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families
from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding
BLS Competency Exam Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub
29146871EXPTEMP
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