Travel Med/Surg RN – Post-Op GI & Wound Care
Lafayette, LA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg, Post-Op GI and Wound Care)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Acute care Med/Surg position specializing in post-op GI and wound care.
• Candidates must have full-time post-op unit experience.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Must have completed at least one prior travel contract.

Patient Diagnoses You Will Encounter

• Pancreatitis
• GI bleeds
• Bowel obstructions and perforations
• Wound and post-op infections
• Mass removal
• Esophageal perforation
• Gunshot wounds (GSW)
• Motor vehicle collisions (MVC)
• Diverticulitis

Special Procedures Involved

• Pancreatectomy
• Esophagectomy
• Whipple procedure
• Spleenectomy
• Adrenalectomy
• Cystectomy
• Colectomy
• Thyroidectomy
• Mastectomy
• Hepatic resection
• Nissen fundoplication
• Bariatric surgery
• TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate)
• Gastrectomy
• Parathyroidectomy
• Exploratory laparotomy (Ex lap)

Equipment You Should Be Familiar With

• PEG and PEJ tubes
• PCA pumps
• Various surgical drains (Per drain, JP drain, Hemovac, wound vac)
• Nephrostomy tubes
• Ileostomy, Colostomy, Urostomy care

Important Considerations

• This position is in a hurricane-prone area. During hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30), you may be assigned to an Emergency Team and expected to stay onsite or assist with relief efforts during storms.
• Candidates not comfortable with hurricane-related assignments should not apply during this period.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact License (must be current or in renewal process)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CPI) — verify with program management if unclear.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Competency exam specific to specialty, updated annually
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB test, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Valid, current driver’s license or government-issued photo ID (color copy)
• Resume/application with 7 years employment history and explanation of gaps
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Photo for badge (passport-style, recent, plain background)

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position requiring strong Med/Surg and post-op GI/wound care experience, with a focus on acute care patients undergoing complex GI surgeries. Candidates must be prepared for hurricane season responsibilities and meet comprehensive licensing, certification, and health compliance standards.