Operating Room (OR) Travel Nurse

Traveling as an OR Nurse with LRS Healthcare

LRS Healthcare is proud to be a leader in the travel healthcare industry. Our recruiters strive to help OR Nurses find a job placement that they are excited about.

Traveling is the perfect opportunity to take your skills to a new location and work in a top-notch facility. Our recruiters are dedicated when it comes to learning your professional and personal preferences. Using this information, they find an assignment that aligns with these expectations.

Learn more about our available OR Nurse travel opportunities with LRS Healthcare and apply today to get started. A recruiter will be in touch with you shortly to finalize the application, give a summary of important job details (like pay and start dates), and finally, place you!

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What to expect

Applying for OR Nurse Travel Jobs

Your dream job is closer than you think! To begin the application process, you will first need to apply. One of our specialized recruiters will be in touch and dive into the job details, get a better grasp of your geographical preferences, and secure your assignment. After all credentialing and background checks are completed and if the facility extends an offer, you’ll be ready to take on your new role as a traveling healthcare professional.

Download the Complete Checklist for Every New Healthcare Travel Assignment

What are the requirements to travel as an OR Nurse?

01. Healthcare traveler requirements vary by facility and state. To ensure that you are ready to go when a recruiter contacts you, we recommend that:
• All professional licenses and certifications are updated and ready to go before you apply.
• Any additional licenses that may be required based on your assignment’s location.
• You have at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as an OR Nurse. (This isn’t necessarily required, but we have found that these individuals are typically positioned better and will likely be more comfortable with the responsibilities).

How do I get started as a traveling OR Nurse?

02. To guarantee that the process is stress-free, it’s a great idea to do your research when selecting a healthcare staffing agency. LRS Healthcare trains all of our recruiters to be subject matter experts, this ensures you receive high-quality, 24/7 support and are placed in an exceptional facility.

How much will I be paid to travel as an OR Nurse?

03. Depends on experience and the destination. Different states offer different benefits such as pay. If you are looking for higher pay, this may be something to consider. Pay can vary due to other factors as well, such as the job, facility, and agency you work with. Something else to pay attention to is whether job boards or sites promote jobs that display pay before or after taxes and include or exclude travel and housing stipends. All of these factors impact what your take-home pay could be and could potentially vary from the number promoted on the job post. To ensure complete accuracy, we recommend you speak with an LRS Healthcare recruiter so we can review your personalized pay package with you in full transparency.

How long are OR Nurse travel assignments?

04. A standard OR Nurse travel assignment is 13 weeks. This time frame allows you to fully submerge yourself into your new role and city. Not ready to leave just yet? Don’t worry, you can always request an extension.

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Why Choose LRS Healthcare?

Your success is our priority. That’s why we make the traveler experience easy, so you can spend more time living your life and caring for your patients. Here are just a few more reasons to travel with us.

Traveler First:

You’re never just a number to us. We take the time to learn about you, including your career goals and desired destinations. Your recruiter will guide you from one assignment to the next and be your advocate throughout your journey with us.

Responsive:

Submit your online application, and we’ll be in touch right away. Once we’ve gotten to know you and matched you to an ideal position, we’ll work together to collect the rest of the details.

Full Service:

Along with your recruiter, you’ll have access to our dedicated operations and caregiver engagement teams. They help take care of all the details to make your assignment the very best it can be. You won’t go it alone—you can contact us any time, 24/7/365.

Traveler App:

LRS Connect is our job search and employment app designed specifically for healthcare travelers. Start your profile to set up custom job preferences and we’ll notify you (in real time) as soon as your dream job becomes available! When you’re ready, you can apply with ease directly through the app with one simple click!

Travel as an Operating Room Nurse