Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Louisiana
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Louisiana are open across New Orleans, Slidell, and Lafayette and other Louisiana metros, with employers like Ochsner Health, Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, and Lafayette Health Ventures hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
The Emergency Room RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning and organizing the nursing activities on the ER unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The emergency nurse provides rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in life-threatening situations. They specialize in assessing, intervening and stabilizing a variety of trauma and illnesses with decisive action.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Louisiana Nursing License in good standing
- Previous clinical nursing experience in ER desired
- BLS is required within 30 days of the hire date.
- All other certifications are due within 90 days of hire, i.e., ACLS.
Position Summary
The Emergency Room RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning and organizing the nursing activities on the ER unit for an assigned shift with focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The emergency nurse provides rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in life-threatening situations. They specialize in assessing, intervening and stabilizing a variety of trauma and illnesses with decisive action.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Louisiana Nursing License in good standing
- Previous clinical nursing experience in ER desired
- BLS is required within 30 days of the hire date.
- All other certifications are due within 90 days of hire, i.e., ACLS.
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Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health250
- Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana189
- Lafayette Health Ventures110
- CHRISTUS Health103
- LCMC Health70
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services782
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Education12
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Medical Devices2
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Louisiana.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment required
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub and circulating experience
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification required at hire
- CNOR certification preferred or required within a defined period
- Proficiency with sterile technique and surgical instrumentation across multiple specialties
- Experience with electronic health record documentation in the perioperative setting
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered nurse operating room jobs are there in Louisiana?
There are 934+ registered nurse operating room openings in Louisiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Orleans, Slidell, and Lafayette. New positions post regularly as employers across Louisiana hire.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Louisiana?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Louisiana earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,800 for the lowest 10% to over $104,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Louisiana cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
New Orleans, Slidell, and Lafayette have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Louisiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Louisiana?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Louisiana include Ochsner Health, Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, and Lafayette Health Ventures, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Louisiana?
Yes. About 2% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Louisiana metros.
How do I apply for registered nurse operating room jobs in Louisiana?
You can apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Louisiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Louisiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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