RN – Medical-Surgical

Lafayette, LA 70503
Starts: January 12, 2026
Ends: April 13, 2026
DESCRIPTION

Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
State License: LA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)

Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Med SurgFacility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterState License: LACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)Guaranteed Hours: Description: Please ensure traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, your unit manager may assign you to an “Emergency Team” where there will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after the event passes or be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be relayed on each emergency event, as impacts vary.By signing your travel contract to take a position with Ochsner Health, you accept the above and will report as assigned by your immediate unit manager if an emergency event were to occur. You should not apply for a role at Ochsner Health if you are not comfortable with the above. —————————————————————*VAYA SCREEN*POST OP EXPERIENCE REQUIREDThis is a MED/SURG position that specializes in post-op GI and wound care. Please only submit candidates with this experience.Acute care experience requiredMed/Surg and post-op experience requiredMust have experience working full time on a post-op unitMust have a minimum of one travel contract completed to be submitted2 years experience requiredPatient Diagnoses:Pancreatitis, GI bleeds, Bowel obstructions, Bowel perforation, Wound infections, Post Op infections, mass removal, Esophageal perf, GSW, MVC, DiverticulitisSpecial Procedures:Pancreatectomy, Esphagectomy, Whipple, Spleenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Cystectomy, Colectomy, Thyroidectomy, Mastectomy, Hepatic Resection, Nissen, Bariatric Surgery, TURP, TURP, Gastrectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Ex lapEquipment:PEG, PEJ, PCA, Per drain, JP drain, hemo vac, wound vac, nephrostomy tubes, Ileostomy, Colostomy, UrostomyColostomy, surgical drains skills preferred.Manager will consider a blocked schedule if candidate is willing to work weekend block Fri, Sat, Sun or Sat, Sun Mon rotation.?Post Op Experience required.Backfill: E Stebbins-Corley (Declined Ext – ends 12/13) Modified Time:1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Belarmino Account Manager Email: Ashley.Belarmino@vayaworkforce.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : – Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS*, BLSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports*, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw*, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Colostomy care and management*, Feeding tube care and management*, Heparin*, Isolation Precautions, Med/Surg, Nasal Cannula, Oral suctioning*, Ortho trauma*, PCA, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains, Telemetry- remote monitoring*, Wound Care/Wound Vac*, Post Op experience Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 6 Patient Ratios Nights : 6 Patient Ratios Weekends : 6 Float Required : agency floated first Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : – Pre-Approved Time Off : – Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 24 Number of Visits Per Day : – Number of Rooms : 24 Number of Beds : 24 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Pancreatitis, GI bleeds, Bowel obstructions, Bowel perforation, Wound infections, Post Op infections, mass removal, Esophageal perf, GSW, MVC, Diverticulitis* May receive Med Surg overflow***This is an inpatient unit*** Special Procedures/Unit Details : Pancreatectomy, Esphagectomy, Whipple, Spleenectomy, Adrenalectomy, Cystectomy, Colectomy, Thyroidectomy, Mastectomy, Hepatic Resection, Nissen, Bariatric Surgery, TURP, TURP, Gastrectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Ex lap- Every other holiday- Can be pulled to all other inpatient units- Unable to guarantee any specific scheduling requests ( ex: block scheduling) Special Equipment : PEG, PEJ, PCA, Per drain, JP drain, hemo vac, wound vac, nephrostomy tubes, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Urostomy,\ #Tier2 Travel Compliance Facility does not accept local travelers. Must be over 65 miles (address on drivers license to site address) Must have 2 years experience in specialty for all locations. (New Orleans operating room req. 3 years) **NO CALL IN!** RTO must be on profile and brought up in the interview or there is a high chance offer’s will be rescinded. Compact or LA license in hand upon submittal Allied Candidates booked with pending license – Candidate must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing Orientation held 5 days a week References: Not required for submission, however 2 Manager/Supervisor references will be required to obtain clearance to start contract. Recruiter, please obtain Manager/Supervisor contact information prior to submission. Charge RNs are NOT acceptable. PDF format AHA certifications are required AWHONN Intermediate is required for L D RN CPI required for all CNA ER nurses must have CPI, or be able to get it before start. This cert is somewhat difficult to get, so please be prepared for this. NURSYS Reports for RNs must be sent with profile. Please ensure that the NURSYS is up to date (within 4 weeks of submission date). Resources who worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from Ochsner Health System for 1 full year before they can return as travel. Modules: Modules are billable Modules are completed during orientation and factored in orientation hours Modules are recorded via facility Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceFacility does not accept local travelers. Must be over 65 miles (address on drivers license to site address)Must have 2 years experience in specialty for all locations. (New Orleans operating room req. 3 years)**NO CALL IN!**RTO must be on profile and brought up in the interview or there is a high chance offer’s will be rescinded.Compact or LA license in hand upon submittalAllied Candidates booked with pending license – Candidate must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signingOrientation held 5 days a weekReferences: ;Not required for submission, however 2 Manager/Supervisor references will be required to obtain clearance to start contract. Recruiter, please obtain Manager/Supervisor contact information prior to submission. Charge RNs are NOT acceptable. PDF formatAHA certifications are requiredAWHONN Intermediate is required for L&D RNCPI required for all CNAER nurses must have CPI, or be able to get it before start. ;This cert is somewhat difficult to get, so please be prepared for this.NURSYS Reports for RNs must be sent with profile. Please ensure that the NURSYS is up to date (within 4 weeks of submission date).Resources who worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from Ochsner Health System for 1 full year before they can return as travel.Modules:Modules are billableModules are completed during orientation and factored in orientation hoursModules are recorded via facility Auto Offer: No

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