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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in a Medical/Surgical unit specializing in post-operative GI and wound care.
• Acute care experience required.
• Must have worked full-time on a post-op unit.
• Experience with patient diagnoses including pancreatitis, GI bleeds, bowel obstructions/perforations, wound and post-op infections, mass removal, esophageal perforation, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle collisions, diverticulitis.
• Experience with special procedures such as pancreatectomy, esophagectomy, Whipple, spleenectomy, adrenalectomy, cystectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, mastectomy, hepatic resection, Nissen, bariatric surgery, TURP, gastrectomy, parathyroidectomy, exploratory laparotomy.
• Familiarity with equipment including PEG, PEJ, PCA, peritoneal drains, JP drains, hemo vac, wound vac, nephrostomy tubes, ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy.
• Must be comfortable with emergency team assignments during events requiring extended facility presence or relief team participation.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (post-op and med/surg experience required)
• Travel Experience: Must have completed at least one prior travel contract
• Licensure: Active Louisiana RN license or Compact RN license required upon submission
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only, RQI accepted)
  • ACLS (AHA only, RQI accepted)
  • Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with program management)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy)
• 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
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct-Apr)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application/resume with 7 years employment history and gap explanations

Additional Notes

• Candidates should be prepared to participate in emergency response teams as assigned by unit management.
• Post-op experience is mandatory; only candidates with relevant post-op GI and wound care experience will be considered.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment starting ASAP.

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