OR RN in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,353/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.36
- Weekly
- $2,353
- Yearly (full-time)
- $122,356
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $65.36/hour — 69% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana ($38.57/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana right now
- 215 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Louisiana from 6 agencies, 14 of them in New Orleans.
- Pay in these listings: $42.58 – $87.58/hour, median $52.82/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Louisiana: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($68.05/hour across 23 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse in New Orleans. You will work 12-hour day shifts supporting surgical services across general, robotics, GU/GYN, and colorectal cases. This role requires at least three years of operating room circulator experience, Epic proficiency, and the ability to participate in the backup call team. First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment.
Travelers must be available to work two of four designated holiday periods: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Depending on operational needs, you may also be assigned to an emergency team or relief team and expected to remain on assignment until the event has passed. Specific emergency-event pay details will be provided as applicable.
Weather:
New Orleans typically offers warm, humid conditions with mild evenings and occasional rain around this time of year. Comfortable clothing, light layers, and an umbrella can help you enjoy time outdoors between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Local Favorite: Explore the French Quarter's architecture, restaurants, music venues, and lively streets.
- Outdoor Escape: Visit City Park for walking trails, gardens, and museums.
- Day Trip: Take a swamp tour through Louisiana's bayous and wetlands.
- Day Trip: Visit Baton Rouge for riverfront views, museums, and local dining.
- Cultural Experience: Tour the Garden District and enjoy its historic homes, cafés, and neighborhood scenery.
Job Specifics:
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts, 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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