Registered Nurse - Rehab
New Orleans, Louisiana
LCMC Health Touro Infirmary

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Rehab

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Prior travel experience required (No first-time travelers accepted).
• Epic electronic health record experience required.
• Patient population includes General Rehab, Stroke Rehab, Spinal Cord Rehab, and Brain Injury Rehab.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5.
• Weekend shifts required.
• Float requirement applies.
• No call required.
• Special note: Minimize time-off requests during Mardi Gras period (Feb 13 - Feb 22).

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification).
• Must have a valid Registered Nurse license for Louisiana.
• Competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, core competencies) required and must be current.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID matching candidate documentation.
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel or expanded depending on hire date).
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per current guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), with exemptions accepted.
• Physical exam not required by employer but may be required by placement agency.
• Employment application with 7 years of work history, no gaps over 30 days.

Additional Information

• Scrubs color: Royal Blue.
• Must comply with employee appearance policy.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams must be passed with 80% or higher and updated annually.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit.
• Facility-specific forms and attestations required prior to start.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Rehabilitation experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in rehabilitation nursing requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, prior travel experience, and Epic system proficiency. The role involves working with rehab patients including stroke and brain injury, with weekend and float requirements. Multiple certifications and compliance documents are mandatory. Candidates must be prepared for a 13-week contract in New Orleans, LA, with special scheduling considerations during Mardi Gras.