Job Description

Join a 13-week travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting adult and geriatric surgical cases in Houma, Louisiana. You’ll work 8-hour day shifts in a five-room operating department with an average daily census of 11 cases. The service line includes general, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, vascular, pulmonary, and endoscopy procedures.

The schedule includes one call day each week, one late day each week, a third late shift each week, and one weekend call rotation from Friday through Sunday each month. Scrubs are provided, and BLS certification is required. More than three years of experience is preferred, and first-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Travelers must be available to work two of four designated annual holiday periods. In the event of an emergency, the unit manager may assign you to an emergency or relief team, with an expectation to remain at the facility until the event has passed or relief coverage is arranged.

Weather

Houma typically offers mild to warm conditions around this time of year, with comfortable cooler evenings, occasional humidity, and the possibility of passing rain. Light layers and a rain jacket are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do

• Bayou Exploration: Take a swamp or wildlife tour through the waterways surrounding Houma.

• Local Culture: Visit the Bayou Terrebonne Distillers and explore downtown Houma’s shops, restaurants, and museums.

• Day Trip – New Orleans: Enjoy live music, distinctive cuisine, historic neighborhoods, and waterfront views.

• Day Trip – Grand Isle: Spend a day along the Gulf Coast with fishing, beaches, and birdwatching.

• Outdoor Escape: Visit Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge for boardwalks, wetlands, and coastal wildlife.

Job Specifics

City and State: Houma, Louisiana
Shift: 8-hour days, 06:30–15:00
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave