Registered Nurse - Operating Room | Lafayette, Louisiana

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses are sought to provide exceptional perioperative care within a dynamic surgical environment. This contract position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are committed to delivering high-quality surgical nursing care. Successful candidates will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain a safe environment throughout the operative process.

Qualifications:

• Active and unencumbered RN license
• Proven experience as an OR nurse or in a perioperative nursing role
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Proficiency in circulating and scrubbing for a variety of surgical specialties
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile field setup, and surgical instrumentation
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Prepare operating rooms and ensure all equipment and instruments are properly sterilized and available
• Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care plans for each patient
• Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and seamless workflow
• Maintain compliance with infection control policies and safety standards
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and respond promptly to any complications during surgery
• Educate patients and families about perioperative procedures and post-operative care

Perks:

• Access to professional development and ongoing training
• Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Supportive contract placement process

Take the next step in your nursing career by contributing your expertise to a collaborative operating room setting. Apply today to become a valued member of a surgical care team dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes.