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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge for RNs

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Opelousas, Louisiana – 70570
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 54 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Nacogdoches, Texas – 75965
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 220 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: Nurse to Patient Ratio: Charting: Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Webster, Texas – 77598
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 243 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,778
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Montgomery, Alabama – 36111
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 317 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 12
$1,764 to $1,944
Weekly Pay*
STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes. SimpliFi Interview & Manager Approval General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 15; 2 are CVOR Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? No Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 2-years experience Patient Types: Minimal Peds (typically Ortho) Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Skills: STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes RN: circulate only, experience in above case types Prefer robotics experience (Robotic Mazor/DaVinci XI) Open Heart – CVOR? Staff specifically CVOR? How many? 2 would be asked for CVOR if needed. Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Support on the Unit: ORA Desk assistant Charge nurse Team leaders for service lines Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: If yes, where? No Orientation: 2 weeks on day shift, expected to take buddy call while on orientation Scheduling: Weekend rotation: on call On call? If so, what is that schedule? 1 day a week, one weekend a month Holiday Expectations: Expected to work a holiday per contract General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 6 ORs and 1 Cysto Room- max run is 6 rooms at a time. Central Sterile has decontamination and clean/autoclave room. Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? If the experience matches our need, yes, but prefer 2 years. Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with 2 years of pertinent experience. Patient Types: General, GYN, Urology, Vascular, Ortho, Ped Dental (preferred exp, not required), Podiatry, ENT, Robotics for Gen, GYN, and Uro. Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Skills required: Usual circulator skills. STRONG Robot experience required. Core specialty: General, GYN, Urology, and Vascular Support on the Unit: 4 Team Leader 3 Materials staff OR Assistants Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: Only within the department- Holding Room Orientation: Usually 2-3 shifts, but we evaluate each one to be sure they will be ready for call shifts Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Take call 1 weekend day (24 hours) per month On call? If so, what is that schedule? Take call 1 weeknight per week- 3p-6:30a
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Montgomery, Alabama – 36111
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 317 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 12
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes. SimpliFi Interview & Manager Approval General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 15; 2 are CVOR Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? No Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 2-years experience Patient Types: Minimal Peds (typically Ortho) Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Skills: STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes RN: circulate only, experience in above case types Prefer robotics experience (Robotic Mazor/DaVinci XI) Open Heart – CVOR? Staff specifically CVOR? How many? 2 would be asked for CVOR if needed. Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Support on the Unit: ORA Desk assistant Charge nurse Team leaders for service lines Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: If yes, where? No Orientation: 2 weeks on day shift, expected to take buddy call while on orientation Scheduling: Weekend rotation: on call On call? If so, what is that schedule? 1 day a week, one weekend a month Holiday Expectations: Expected to work a holiday per contract General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 6 ORs and 1 Cysto Room- max run is 6 rooms at a time. Central Sterile has decontamination and clean/autoclave room. Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? If the experience matches our need, yes, but prefer 2 years. Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with 2 years of pertinent experience. Patient Types: General, GYN, Urology, Vascular, Ortho, Ped Dental (preferred exp, not required), Podiatry, ENT, Robotics for Gen, GYN, and Uro. Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Skills required: Usual circulator skills. STRONG Robot experience required. Core specialty: General, GYN, Urology, and Vascular Support on the Unit: 4 Team Leader 3 Materials staff OR Assistants Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: Only within the department- Holding Room Orientation: Usually 2-3 shifts, but we evaluate each one to be sure they will be ready for call shifts Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Take call 1 weekend day (24 hours) per month On call? If so, what is that schedule? Take call 1 weeknight per week- 3p-6:30a
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Montgomery, Alabama – 36111
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 317 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,727 to $1,904
Weekly Pay*
STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes. SimpliFi Interview & Manager Approval General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 15; 2 are CVOR Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? No Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 2-years experience Patient Types: Minimal Peds (typically Ortho) Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Skills: STRONG experience in Trauma (no burns), Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT, General, Ortho spine, Ortho (must have total joint experience), Gyn, vascular (Endovascular as well), urology, robotics for both General and Neuro, Plastics, breasts, eyes RN: circulate only, experience in above case types Prefer robotics experience (Robotic Mazor/DaVinci XI) Open Heart – CVOR? Staff specifically CVOR? How many? 2 would be asked for CVOR if needed. Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Support on the Unit: ORA Desk assistant Charge nurse Team leaders for service lines Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: If yes, where? No Orientation: 2 weeks on day shift, expected to take buddy call while on orientation Scheduling: Weekend rotation: on call On call? If so, what is that schedule? 1 day a week, one weekend a month Holiday Expectations: Expected to work a holiday per contract General Information: Number of Beds (if applicable): 6 ORs and 1 Cysto Room- max run is 6 rooms at a time. Central Sterile has decontamination and clean/autoclave room. Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? If the experience matches our need, yes, but prefer 2 years. Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with 2 years of pertinent experience. Patient Types: General, GYN, Urology, Vascular, Ortho, Ped Dental (preferred exp, not required), Podiatry, ENT, Robotics for Gen, GYN, and Uro. Patient Ratios: 1:1 Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Skills required: Usual circulator skills. STRONG Robot experience required. Core specialty: General, GYN, Urology, and Vascular Support on the Unit: 4 Team Leader 3 Materials staff OR Assistants Technology/Equipment: EMR: Cerner IV pumps: Plum 360 Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Spacelabs Floating: Only within the department- Holding Room Orientation: Usually 2-3 shifts, but we evaluate each one to be sure they will be ready for call shifts Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Take call 1 weekend day (24 hours) per month On call? If so, what is that schedule? Take call 1 weeknight per week- 3p-6:30a
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mexia, Texas – 76667
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 325 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 371 miles
  • 10 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,778
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. – 368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 371 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,778
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. – 368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kingwood, Texas – 77339
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 371 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. 368 bed facility located 20 miles north of Houston
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austin, Texas – 78704
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 391 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,567 to $1,727
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room (OR) is looking for the right individual to join their team. 300 bed Level 2 Trauma center The hospital offers a nationally accredited oncology program with the area’s only adult bone marrow transplant program; a comprehensive cardiac program; and full-service maternity and newborn care with Level I and II nurseries.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austin, Texas – 78758
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 391 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 6
$1,567 to $1,727
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Corpus Christi, Texas – 78411
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 417 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Corpus Christi, Texas – 78411
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 417 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,524 to $1,680
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) at 400 bed Level 2 Trauma center. The Bay Area campus includes state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 443 miles
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,636 to $1,803
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78209
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 443 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,636 to $1,803
Weekly Pay*
Imaging and Outpt Surgery Ctr
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78249
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 443 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,619 to $1,784
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bentonville, Arkansas – 72712
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 445 miles
  • 10 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,516 to $1,670
Weekly Pay*
The Operating Room Nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient in the operating room. As a member of the surgical team the RN works with the Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, ORT’s and other personnel to provide patient care in the Operating Room according to State Nurse Practice Act, AORN and regulatory standards, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Surgical Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring supplies, timeliness of cases, communication with families, updating of physician preference cards, scrubbing and assisting physicians during surgical cases, and supervision of personnel delivering patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 448 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,534 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 448 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,428 to $1,574
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 459 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 12
$1,802 to $1,986
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30322
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 459 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,738 to $1,916
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized Emory University Hospital ranked #1 hospital in GA Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 459 miles
  • 12 E,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 12
$1,555 to $1,713
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Decatur, Georgia – 30033
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 464 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
Number of Beds/Cases: 21 Ors Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Laparascopic Cholecystectomy, Total Knee Arthoplasty, Thyroidectomy, Hernia Repair, Knee Arthroscopy, Craniotomy, Bunionectomy, Breast Augmentation, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, Insertion Vascular Port
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Baton Rouge. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Baton Rouge and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Baton Rouge and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Baton Rouge, LA

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Baton Rouge?

  • Registered Nurse – OR with a per week salary of $1,690, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in Opelousas (53.6 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Baton Rouge?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Baton Rouge and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Baton Rouge can make an average of $1,739 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Baton Rouge?

  • Ochsner St Mary in Morgan City (50.8 miles from Baton Rouge)
  • Ochsner St Anne General Hospital in Raceland (63.3 miles from Baton Rouge)
  • Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette (52.3 miles from Baton Rouge)
  • Iberia Medical Center – Main Campus in New Iberia (47.5 miles from Baton Rouge)
  • Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary (14.6 miles from Baton Rouge)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Baton Rouge?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Baton Rouge is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, facilities like Ochsner St Mary, Ochsner St Anne General Hospital and Lafayette General Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Bendel Gardens (zip code 70505), Arbolada Addition (zip code 70504) and Woodland Ridge (zip code 70816) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Baton Rouge’s OR job opportunities are Zachary (14.3 miles), Gonzales (21.3 miles) and Hammond (43.4 miles). These are near to zip codes: 70816 (9.1 miles), 70791 (14.6 miles) and 70560 (47.5 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.