Outpatient Surgery RN
Covington, LA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

Outpatient Surgery RN

Location: Covington, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (5:00 to 15:30) Hours: 10 per day, 40 per week

Role Overview

The Outpatient Surgery RN provides nursing care to patients undergoing surgical, endoscopy (ENDO), and cardiac catheterization procedures. The role covers both Pre-Operative and Phase II Post-Operative care.

• Pre-Operative: Prepare patients for procedures, including ensuring proper surgical attire, verifying required lab testing, obtaining and documenting vital signs, completing pre-op assessments, and verifying that all necessary consents are signed.
• Phase II Post-Operative: Monitor vital signs, perform required post-op assessments, educate patients and families on discharge instructions, assist with dressings, and ensure all discharge criteria are met before discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• 1 year of Outpatient Surgery experience, with experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks: Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived, worked, or in school within the past 7 years, updated annually. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Drug testing: Required within 30 days of start; uploads use a 2-year expiration.
• Competencies: Competency exam with a score of 80% or higher, completed within 12 months of start and updated annually. Core Parts I, II, and III are required and must be updated annually.
• Skills checklist: Required within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• TB: Quantiferon Gold, T-SPOT, or two-step TB skin test within 3 months of start, or a documented past positive test with chest X-ray within 5 years. TB questionnaire required for all candidates and updated annually.
• Immunizations: Two MMR vaccines or a positive titer for measles, mumps, and rubella. Two varicella vaccines or a positive titer. Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 12 months of start. Tdap within 10 years.
• Influenza: Documentation required October 1 to March 31. Candidates starting on or after 10/1 must have documentation on file by 10/31. Unvaccinated candidates must wear a mask at all times. Medical and religious exemptions and declinations are accepted on facility forms.
• Identification and work history: Government-issued photo ID whose name matches all documentation. E-Verify and I-9 required. Employment application must cover 7 years of work history with no gap longer than 30 days.
• Policy: Employee appearance policy provided to read before starting.