Travel Med/Surg RN – Post-Op GI & Wound Care
Lafayette, LA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Specializes in post-op GI and wound care on Med/Surg unit
• Patient ratio of 6:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• 24-hour orientation required
• Weekend coverage required
• Float to other inpatient units as needed (agency floated first)
• Work every other holiday
• May receive Med Surg overflow patients
• Must have minimum 2 years acute care experience
• Post-op experience and full-time post-op unit experience required
• Previous travel contract completion required for submission
• Must live over 65 miles from facility (no local travelers accepted)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA required)
• Louisiana or Compact license required upon submittal
• NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including pancreatitis, GI bleeds, bowel obstructions, wound infections, post-op infections
• Perform procedures including pancreatectomy, esophagectomy, Whipple, bariatric surgery care
• Work with equipment including PEG, PEJ, PCA, surgical drains, wound vac, nephrostomy tubes, colostomy/ileostomy care
• Emergency team assignment possible during emergency events with expectation to remain at facility

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a specialized 24-bed Med/Surg unit focusing on post-operative GI care and wound management. The facility provides comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology services. The organization maintains high standards for patient care with a daily census of 24 patients and offers extensive orientation and training programs for healthcare professionals.

Location:

Lafayette, LA

Lafayette offers a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Louisiana's Cajun country, known for its rich history, delicious cuisine, and lively music scene. The area provides an excellent quality of life with affordable living costs, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community that makes it an attractive location for healthcare professionals.