Medical-Surgical RN, Neurosurgery & Trauma
Lafayette, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Major Trauma Med/Surg position requiring neuro surgery experience and ortho trauma skills, working night shifts on a 13-week contract.

Details

• Major trauma inpatient unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes multi-trauma, seizure, GSW, falls, TBI, stroke, sepsis, psych, epidural hematomas/hemorrhage, cerebral edema, encephalopathy, and ortho-related trauma (non-elective)
• Specialized procedures include craniotomy, spinal fusions, ORIF, muscle flaps, skin grafts, AKA/BKA amputations, IM nails, external fixators, and spinal stimulators
• Equipment used includes traction, external fixators, trapeze, PCA pumps, JP drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, ortho braces, hemo vacs, central lines, trach, PEG, and NG tubes
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Floating required to all other inpatient units as needed
• Every other holiday required
• Scheduling requests such as block scheduling cannot be accommodated — schedule is assigned per unit need

Requirements

• Active LA or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA required)
• ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications preferred (AHA required)
• Neuro surgery (pre/post-op) experience required
• Experience with TBIs and ortho trauma required
• Proficiency in blood product administration, PICC line management, IV insertion, surgical drain management, chest tube care, and isolation precautions
• Must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provides trauma and surgical nursing care to a complex, high-acuity patient population
• In the event of a declared emergency, travelers may be assigned to an emergency response team and expected to remain on-site until the event has passed or serve as part of a relief team
• All RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• 13-week contract