Travel Operating Room RN Neuro & Ortho Spine | New Orleans, LA
Take your operating room expertise to a leading facility in New Orleans with a consistent day-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. This assignment offers a $67.00 hourly pay rate, weekly direct-deposit pay, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, and a 11/30/2026 start date. Qualified nurses with extensive neuro surgery and ortho spine experience are encouraged to apply.
Quick Facts
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- End Date/Duration: 03/01/2027
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours; 8:30 AM9:00 PM
- Hours/Week: 36
- Employment Type: Travel assignment
- License/Certs: Registered Nurse license required; specific certifications not provided
- Experience: At least 3 years of neuro surgery and ortho spine experience; first-time travelers are not accepted
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $67.00
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your assignment
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What Youll Do
- Provide perioperative nursing care in an operating room environment.
- Support neuro surgery, orthopedic spine, and craniotomy procedures.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and the interdisciplinary surgical team.
- Prepare for and support complex surgical cases according to established clinical practices.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and sterile operating room environment.
- Participate in required neuro call coverage.
- Provide support in additional service lines such as general, ENT, or robotics when assigned.
What You Need
Required- Active Registered Nurse license.
- At least 3 years of neuro surgery experience.
- At least 3 years of ortho spine experience.
- Extensive experience with neuro and ortho spine procedures, including craniotomy cases.
- Willingness to participate in neuro call.
- Willingness to work two of four designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years.
- Ability to work the scheduled day shift and fulfill assignment requirements.
Preferred- Experience in general surgery, ENT, or robotic surgery.
- Previous travel nursing experience.
About the Assignment
Join a leading facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, as an Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting complex neuro surgery and orthopedic spine services. This assignment is designed for experienced perioperative nurses who are prepared to provide specialized surgical support, participate in neuro call, and contribute to holiday coverage based on departmental needs.
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