OR RN in Lafayette, Indiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Lafayette, IN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,113/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.69
- Weekly
- $2,113
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,876
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.69/hour — 46% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana ($40.14/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 Indiana right now
- 703 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana from 5 agencies, 22 of them in Lafayette.
- Pay in these listings: $18.38 – $100/hour, median $55.84/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Indiana: $40.14/hour ($83,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($62.19/hour across 49 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Lafayette, Indiana. You will support surgical cases across general, orthopedic, spine, neuro, GYN, ENT, robotics, urology, podiatry, vascular, and open-heart specialties. The schedule is built around three 12-hour day shifts from Friday through Sunday, with weekday, weekend, and holiday call requirements. This role is well suited for an experienced OR nurse who can anticipate surgical needs, step into changing case demands, and work confidently with a variety of operating room equipment. Robotics training is preferred, while vascular and open-heart experience is a welcome bonus.
Weather:
Lafayette typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions for exploring the area and cooler evenings suited to indoor dining, local events, and relaxing after a shift. Be prepared for changing temperatures and occasional rain.
Fun Things To Do:
- Local dining: Try Lafayette-area restaurants and cafés during your time off.
- Outdoor recreation: Enjoy nearby parks, walking paths, and open spaces.
- Arts and culture: Visit local galleries, performances, or community events.
- Day trip: Plan a full-day outing to explore a nearby Indiana community.
- Day trip: Take a day to discover regional shopping, dining, and attractions outside Lafayette.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Lafayette, Indiana
Shift: 12-hour days, Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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