Med Surg RN Job in Lafayette, LA

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Medical Surgical unit. You will work 3x12 nights at $2,046 weekly for a 91-day assignment beginning November 9, 2026. A minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience is required.

Role Overview

You will care for adult and geriatric patients with complex diagnoses including chest pain, CAD, PVD, arrhythmias, diabetes, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, hypertension, MI, renal failure, PE, CHF, GI bleed, and syncope. You may also handle overflow cases involving GI bleed, sepsis, and CVA. Patient ratio is 5:1 across all shifts and weekends.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with pre- and post-cath lab procedures, PPM/AICD, ablations, post-op CABG, post-op thoracotomy, vascular surgeries (CEAs, fem-pops), and AAA repair
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, and Heparin
• Perform bedside sheath pulling and sheath removal
• Manage telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs
• Provide central line care and management, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Interpret dysrhythmias and apply heparin and IV insulin protocols
• Perform wound care and dressing changes

Scheduling & Requirements

Weekend coverage is required. Every other holiday is mandatory; you must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's). Scheduling is flexible, though block scheduling cannot be guaranteed. As agency staff, you may be pulled to other inpatient units.

Credentials & Certifications

You must hold a current compact or Louisiana nursing license and maintain ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications. Epic charting system experience is preferred. Current AHA certifications are required.