Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,867 per week in Kenner, LA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Kenner
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Kenner, LA
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $1,867 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 8 Weeks Start Date:
1/26/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in Kenner, Louisiana,
70062! 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 environments, team
dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill
is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in
the healthcare profession. Different healthcare facilities may have
varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these
variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and
the rationale behind different policies. Different regions may
incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare.
Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of
holistic patient care. Healthcare facilities may follow different
nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches
broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery.
Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare
crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times
allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.
Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Competency Exam
Preioperative - Circulate Preioperative - Scrub 29183819EXPTEMP
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