Travel Medical-Surgical RN, Neurosurgery & Trauma - $2,045 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work on a major trauma unit caring for patients with multi-trauma, seizure, GSW, falls, TBI, stroke, sepsis, psych, epidural hematomas, epidural hemorrhage, cerebral edema, and orthopedic related trauma
• Neuro Surgery experience is required
• Patient ratios of 6:1 during days, nights, and weekends
• Float requirement - can be pulled to all other inpatient units (agency pulled first)
• Work every other holiday
• Weekend coverage required
• 12 hours of orientation provided
• Care for adult and geriatric patient populations
• Unit has 24 beds with daily census of 24
• Assist with special procedures including craniotomy, spinal fusions, ORIF, muscle flaps, skin grafts, AKA, BKA, IM nails, external fixators, and spinal stimulators
• Work with specialized equipment including traction, external fixators, trapeze, PCA pumps, JP drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, ortho braces, hemo vacs, central lines, trach, PEG, and NG tubes
• Required certifications: BLS
• Required skills: Blood product administration, PICC line management, starting IVs, pre/post neuro surgery, TBIs, ortho trauma, surgical drains, chest tubes, isolation precautions
• Preferred certifications: ACLS and NIH
• 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Travel experience required
• Must live over 65 miles from facility address
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Schedule as needed per unit - unable to guarantee specific scheduling requests
• Emergency team assignment possible during emergency events with expectation to stay at facility until event passes

Facility:

This major medical center operates as a comprehensive healthcare facility with specialized trauma services and neurosurgery capabilities. The facility maintains a 24-bed major trauma unit that provides advanced care for critically injured patients and complex neurological cases. The organization offers extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Location:

Lafayette, LA

Lafayette offers a vibrant cultural experience in the heart of Louisiana's Acadiana region, known for its rich Cajun and Creole heritage, excellent cuisine, and lively music scene. The area provides a unique blend of Southern charm and French influences, making it an exciting place to live and work while experiencing authentic Louisiana culture.

Adex Job ID #3217441. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus