Medical-Surgical RN – Neuro Trauma
Lafayette, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 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 orthopedic trauma (non-elective)
• Specialized procedures include craniotomy, spinal fusions, ORIF, muscle flaps, skin grafts, AKA/BKA, 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, 18:45–07:15
• Floating to all other inpatient units is required
• Scheduling requests (e.g., block scheduling) cannot be accommodated — schedule is assigned per unit need
• Every other holiday required

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• In the event of an emergency, travelers may be assigned to an Emergency Team and expected to remain at the facility until the event has passed or serve on a relief team
• Candidates uncomfortable with emergency event assignments should not apply to this position
• RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• 13-week contract