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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge for STs

Find Top ST Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Baton Rouge’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Deridder, Louisiana – 70634
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 128 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,616 to $1,780
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Nacogdoches, Texas – 75965
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 220 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,639 to $1,806
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: Nurse to Patient Ratio: Charting: Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Houston, Texas – 77026
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 254 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,366 to $1,506
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Houston 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Plano, Texas – 75075
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 369 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,344 to $1,481
Weekly Pay*
500+ bed Level 1 Trauma center, Magnet facility, and teaching hospital located in a suburb of Dallas.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lewisville, Texas – 75057
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 386 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,361 to $1,500
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating (OR) unit is looking for the right new member to join their team. 160 bed Magnet hospital
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 387 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,349 to $1,486
Weekly Pay*
155 bed Level 2 Trauma center located 20 miles north of Austin The hospital received received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades and also earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austin, Texas – 78758
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
375 bed Level 2 Trauma center, home to the St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas Enjoy legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene, unique culture, and a vibrant, welcoming community that you just have to experience for yourself to truly understand what makes Austin so Austin.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78249
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 443 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,364 to $1,503
Weekly Pay*
Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 448 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Austell, Georgia – 30106
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 448 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 459 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,386 to $1,527
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 459 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,386 to $1,527
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital. Today, the 410-bed, acute-care facility is recognized as one of the top specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. Emory Saint Joseph’s is a leader among all Georgia hospitals and is part of the Emory Healthcare system. Our Mission Furthering the healing ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital gives tangible expression to Christ’s merciful love by providing compassionate, clinically excellent health care in the spirit of loving service to those in need, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Reverence for every person Commitment to those in need Integrity Caring Excellence Our History Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is Atlanta’s longest-serving hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880. Four sisters, with just 50 cents between them, opened the Atlanta Hospital – the city’s first after the Civil War. What started in a small house on Baker Street is now a 32-acre campus in north Atlanta. It was renamed Saint Joseph’s Hospital in the 1970s. Our mission is the same today as it was over 130 years ago to provide compassionate care, especially to those in need.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hermitage, Tennessee – 37076
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 477 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
200-bed Level 3 Trauma center, Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, and a Primary Stroke Center. Located in a suburb just east of Nashville.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Braselton, Georgia – 30517
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 502 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 17, 2025
  • 14
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: General;Neuro/Spine;Ortho;OB/GYN;Plastics;Urology;Podiatry, Vascular, Robotics; Nurse to Patient Ratio: # of Beds: Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Ceil Blue ; Areas of Float Support: Gainesville or Barrow OR Special Procedures:
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 505 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,677 to $1,848
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 505 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 14
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: surgery Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1; # of Beds: 21 to 30 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: sister campuses Special Procedures: all surgeries
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 523 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,916 to $2,112
Weekly Pay*
Your Career. Our Company. Together, We Grow. At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services. Role Specific Responsibilities Assists in transportation and positioning of patients Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures Completes skin preparation and draping Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges Applies dressings and bandages as needed Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases Monitors and restocks supplies
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Tarpon Springs, Florida – 34689
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 532 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,785 to $1,967
Weekly Pay*
Advent Health is a multi-regional healthcare system with 45 award-winning facilities located across nine states. A five-time winner of the Gallup Great Workplace Award and a long-standing organization with a tradition of caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient. Come work for a leader in total healthcare advancement!
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Largo, Florida – 33770
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 536 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,889
Weekly Pay*
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at 425-bed teaching hospital located across three campuses Gorgeous Gulf Coast location just south of Clearwater
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 591 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,394 to $1,537
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Columbia 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clyde, North Carolina – 28721
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 594 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,482 to $1,634
Weekly Pay*
Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center (includes the outpatient surgery center, laboratory, imaging center and physician practices). Haywood Regional Medical Center also operates two urgent care centers in the county, in Hazelwood and Canton. Duke Lifepoint Hospital 154 beds Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics Chest Pain Center Joint Commission Accredited Clyde, NC 20 miles from Asheville Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Close to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clyde, North Carolina – 28721
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 594 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,422 to $1,567
Weekly Pay*
Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center (includes the outpatient surgery center, laboratory, imaging center and physician practices). Haywood Regional Medical Center also operates two urgent care centers in the county, in Hazelwood and Canton. Duke Lifepoint Hospital 154 beds Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics Chest Pain Center Joint Commission Accredited Clyde, NC 20 miles from Asheville Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Close to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 614 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
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 team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Baton Rouge: 614 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,378 to $1,519
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 team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Statistics on OR ST 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 STs in Baton Rouge, LA

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 $1,183 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet in 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 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, facilities like Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Kings Hill (zip code 70836), Silverside (zip code 70836) and Silverside Heights Garden (zip code 70804) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Baton Rouge’s OR job opportunities are Denham Springs (14 miles), Zachary (14.3 miles) and Gonzales (21.3 miles).

Baton Rouge Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Baton Rouge. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Address
8585 Picardy Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kings Hill (70836), Silverside (70836), Silverside Heights Garden (70804), Mayfair Park North (70836), Essen South (70804)
* 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.