OR | RN Job at Planet Healthcare in Lafayette

Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Lafayette, Indiana. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel job in Lafayette, Indiana (zip code 47905). Join a leading short-term acute care hospital known for its collaborative surgical team, state-of-the-art technology—including DaVinci XI robotics—and supportive work environment.

Lafayette offers affordable living, a vibrant downtown, beautiful parks, and proximity to Purdue University, making it a top destination for Indiana healthcare professionals.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2320 - $2380

Key Job Details – OR RN Travel Assignment

• Location: Lafayette, IN 47905 (Indiana healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: November 4, 2025
• End Date: February 3, 2026
• Duration: 13-week nursing contract
• Shift: 5x8-hour day shifts (07:00 – 15:30)
• Hours per Week: 40 (guaranteed)
• On-Call: 4 night shifts/month (mix of weekday and weekend nights)
• Weekend Requirement: At least 1 weekend night shift/month
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Black bottoms, red top
• Parking: Free onsite parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state; must be in hand prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (perioperative nursing)
• Current BCLS certification (required)
• ACLS and PALS certifications (preferred)
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting (required)
• Strong Ortho and DaVinci XI robotics experience (required)
• Ability to circulate in the OR and start IVs (required)
• Conscious sedation and craniotomy experience (preferred)
• Teaching hospital or community hospital experience (preferred)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two supervisor references required
• Willingness to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing orthopedic, urology, general surgery, neurology, GYN, and robotic-assisted procedures
• Circulate and assist in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and strict adherence to sterile technique
• Start peripheral IVs and administer conscious sedation as needed
• Utilize DaVinci robotic systems for advanced surgical procedures
• Participate in emergency procedures, including craniotomies and orthopedic surgeries
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and more)
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as required for clinical support
• Participate in on-call rotation, including night and weekend shifts
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare
• Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.