Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
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

Job Description

• Unit: Orthopedics Unit LGMH CB11
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Must have completed at least one travel contract
  • Neuro/Ortho surgical experience specifically required
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Multi-trauma, seizure, GSW, Falls, TBI, stroke, sepsis, psych, epidural hematomas, epidural hemorrhage, cerebral edema, Ortho related trauma (not elective), encephalopathy
• Special Procedures:

  • Craniotomy, Spinal Fusions, ORIF, muscle flaps, skin grafts, AKA, BKA, IM nails, external fixators, spinal stimulators
• Equipment Used:

  • Traction, external fixators, trapeze, PCA pumps, JP drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, ortho braces, hemo vacs, central lines, trach, PEG, NG tubes

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Required Certifications

• Drivers License/State ID: Current/valid required
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA only; RQI accepted)
• BLS: Basic Life Support (AHA only; RQI accepted)
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (if applicable)
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (if applicable)
• TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core Course (if applicable)
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (for L&D RNs)
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Institute (specific to certain specialties)

Health Documents

• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Fit Mask: N95 fit testing required within one year of start
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap, Flu, COVID-19 (fully vaccinated required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within the past 12 months
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella documentation required

Background Check

• 7-year Criminal Background Check required within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Resume/Application: Required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for specific roles
• Application – Missing Information Tracking: Must include all names used and contact information

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic orthopedic unit. Candidates should be prepared to meet the certification and documentation requirements outlined above.