Medical Surgical RN
Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette General Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: Louisiana
• City: Lafayette
• Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
• Hospital System: Vaya Ochsner

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Unit Information

• Patient Diagnoses: Multi-trauma, seizure, gunshot wounds (GSW), falls, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, sepsis, psychiatric conditions, epidural hematomas, epidural hemorrhage, cerebral edema, orthopedic-related trauma (non-elective), encephalopathy.
• Unit Type: Major Trauma Unit
• Special Procedures: Craniotomy, spinal fusions, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), muscle flaps, skin grafts, above-knee amputation (AKA), below-knee amputation (BKA), intramedullary nails, external fixators, spinal stimulators.
• Float Requirement: May be required to float to other inpatient units.
• Scheduling: Specific scheduling requests (e.g., block scheduling) cannot be guaranteed.

Required Certifications and Skills

• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Blood product administration
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs
  • Pre/Post Neuro surgery
  • Management of TBIs
  • Ortho trauma experience
  • Surgical drains
  • Chest tubes
  • Isolation precautions

• Preferred Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Information

• Documentation Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license or state ID (color copy required).
  • Various certifications may be required based on unit description.
  • Background checks, health documents, and other compliance requirements must be completed prior to start.

• Health Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray.
  • Vaccinations (e.g., COVID-19, flu, Tdap, etc.) must be current.
  • Drug screening required.

• Background Check:

  • A 7-year criminal background check is required.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel/contract opportunity in a dynamic trauma unit setting.