Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Upon starting, you may be assigned to an "Emergency Team" with expectations to stay at the facility until the event passes or be part of the relief team.
• Floating required to all inpatient units.
• Must work every other holiday and every other weekend.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated on this unit.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Minimum experience required: 2 years or more in specialty.

Specialty

• Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Special equipment used: Cardiac drips

Required Qualifications

• Active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA only, RQI accepted).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required for charge nurses (AHA only, RQI accepted).
• Must meet all state and facility licensing requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Must work every other holiday and every other weekend.
• Floating to all inpatient units required.
• No block scheduling on this unit.

Certifications & Training

• BLS and ACLS certifications required (see above).
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (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 required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification of highest level required if no state license.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• NURSYS license verification required within 30 days of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • TB (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 12 months)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tdap (for select units)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments as described.
• Photo for badge required within 24 hours of booking (passport-style, recent, plain background).
• Skills checklist and employment application required, including 7 years of employment history and explanation of gaps.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with at least 2 years in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing who are comfortable with flexible inpatient assignments and emergency response duties.