<p>This 13-week travel OR RN contract in New Orleans, Louisiana is built for scrub-experienced nurses who are comfortable in advanced robotic surgery environments — Da Vinci experience is a hard requirement, not a preference. The schedule is a fixed 4x10 day shift (6:30 AM–5:00 PM) with no rotating shifts, supporting a multi-specialty OR that runs orthopedics, ENT, plastics, robotics, and general multi-specialty cases. At $2,600 weekly gross with quick-start availability, this assignment is well-suited for a traveling OR nurse ready to step into a high-acuity, technology-forward surgical suite in one of the South's most distinctive cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,600 weekly gross compensation</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends included</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Licensing and compliance assistance provided</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter support plus 24/7 availability throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week travel contract; quick starts available with immediate interviews</li> <li>Fixed 4x10 day shift schedule, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM — no rotating shifts, no nights</li> <li>40 hours per week in a multi-specialty OR environment</li> <li>Da Vinci robotic surgery cases are a core component of the case mix</li> <li>Full multi-specialty case mix: orthopedics, ENT, plastics, robotics, and general multi-specialty</li> <li>Advanced robotic surgery platform with consistent, high-acuity surgical volume</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active RN license — compact license accepted or Louisiana state license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of recent, hands-on OR experience</li> <li>Da Vinci robotic surgery experience required (scrub or circulator role in robotic cases)</li> <li>BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>New Orleans is one of the most culturally rich cities in the United States — a destination known for its world-class cuisine, live music, historic architecture, and a festival calendar that draws visitors year-round. The city sits along the Mississippi River in southeast Louisiana, offering easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, bayou recreation, and a warm climate throughout the contract period. For traveling clinicians, New Orleans delivers an urban lifestyle with a neighborhood feel, a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, and an energy that makes a 13-week assignment feel like anything but routine.</p>