Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,530 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 02 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Lafayette, Indiana

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel job in Lafayette, Indiana (zip code 47905). Join a leading short-term acute care hospital known for its collaborative surgical team, state-of-the-art technology—including DaVinci XI robotics—and supportive work environment. Lafayette offers affordable living, a vibrant downtown, beautiful parks, and proximity to Purdue University, making it a top destination for Indiana healthcare professionals.

Compensation

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $2320 - $2380

Key Job Details – OR RN Travel Assignment

Location : Lafayette, IN 47905 (Indiana healthcare jobs)

Assignment Type : Locum Tenens / Travel Registered Nurse

Start Date : November 4, 2025

End Date : February 3, 2026

Duration : 13-week nursing contract

Shift : 5x8-hour day shifts (07 : 00 – 15 : 30)

Hours per Week : 40 (guaranteed)

On-Call : 4 night shifts / month (mix of weekday and weekend nights)

Weekend Requirement : At least 1 weekend night shift / month

Charting System : Cerner

Scrub Color : Black bottoms, red top

Parking : Free onsite parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state; must be in hand prior to start date)

Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative nursing)

Current BCLS certification (required)

ACLS and PALS certifications (preferred)

Experience with Cerner electronic charting (required)

Strong Ortho and DaVinci XI robotics experience (required)

Ability to circulate in the OR and start IVs (required)

Conscious sedation and craniotomy experience (preferred)

Teaching hospital or community hospital experience (preferred)

Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Two supervisor references required

Willingness to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

Deliver perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing orthopedic, urology, general surgery, neurology, GYN, and robotic-assisted procedures

Circulate and assist in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and strict adherence to sterile technique

Start peripheral IVs and administer conscious sedation as needed

Utilize DaVinci robotic systems for advanced surgical procedures

Participate in emergency procedures, including craniotomies and orthopedic surgeries

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and more)

Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as required for clinical support

Participate in on-call rotation, including night and weekend shifts

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team as a Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse in Lafayette, Indiana. Take the next step in your travel nursing career today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #416465. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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