Traveling as an Operating Room 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!
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.
As a travel nurse, you have the unique opportunity to surround yourself with new colleagues and experience the different ways hospitals operate. Our recruiters work with you to find an assignment that exceeds your expectations and allows you to grow both personally and professionally. Who wouldn’t want that?
Additional perks include:
Excellent Weekly Pay
Explore New Cities
Fun and Flexible Lifestyle
On-The-Job Experiences
Professional Growth
Meet New People
Extended Time Off Between Assignments
With all of this change and excitement, it may take some time to get comfortable in your new job and location. Don’t worry this is expected and your recruiter will be there at every step of your journey!
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Frequently
Asked Questions
What are the requirements to travel as an OR Nurse?
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?
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?
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.
Beyond-Your-Basic Benefits
Enjoy affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as life and disability insurance options. Insurance plans start the first day of your contract.
We will help you find safe, furnished housing or opt to take our generous stipend.
We’ll cover the cost for new state licenses needed to take an assignment with us.
LRS Healthcare will pay for any necessary certifications for your travel assignment.
Take advantage of our company-matching 401(k) program after one year and become fully vested with your first contribution.
Refer a friend to LRS and you’ll earn a $500 referral bonus ($400 LPNs and $300 CNAs) after they complete their first six weeks with us.
We’re here for you whenever you need us, day or night. Your recruiter and our entire team is just a call, text, or email away.
Why choose LRS Healthcare?
Traveler First
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
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