Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,059 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Post-Op)

Location

Lafayette, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a post-operative Medical Surgical unit specializing in post-op GI and wound care
• Manage patients with diagnoses including pancreatitis, GI bleeds, bowel obstructions, bowel perforation, wound infections, diverticulitis, and trauma cases
• Care for patients following complex surgical procedures such as Whipple, esophagectomy, pancreatectomy, colectomy, bariatric surgery, hepatic resection, and related operations
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including PEG/PEJ tubes, PCA pumps, wound vacs, JP drains, hemovacs, nephrostomy tubes, and ostomy appliances
• Deliver post-operative assessments, wound care management, and patient education in alignment with unit protocols
• Respond to facility emergency events as assigned by unit management, which may include remaining on-site until an event concludes or serving on a relief team

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical or post-operative nursing
• Demonstrated experience working full-time on a post-operative unit
• Acute care experience required
• Minimum of one completed travel contract required prior to submission
• Current AHA certifications required; NURSYS report required and must be dated within 4 weeks of submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing surgical drains including colostomy, JP drains, and wound vac systems
• Familiarity with post-operative care following GI, bariatric, urologic, and oncologic surgical procedures
• Prior travel nursing experience with demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced acute care environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized post-operative environment managing a diverse and complex patient population
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during scheduled orientation hours

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #752091. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others