Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lafayette, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Lafayette, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Lafayette, LA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced Medical Surgical unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Float to other units within the facility as needed based on departmental staffing requirements
• Participate in holiday coverage rotation — candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
• In the event of an emergency, may be assigned to an emergency response team and expected to remain at the facility until the event passes or serve as part of a relief team; specific details will be communicated per event
• Complete required facility modules during orientation, which are recorded and factored into orientation hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Compact or Louisiana RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Current NURSYS report required — must be dated within 4 weeks of submission date
• Two Manager or Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RN references are not acceptable); references must be submitted in PDF format
• Must live more than 65 miles from the facility (as measured from the address on file on your driver's license to the facility address) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors at this health system must have been separated for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in high-acuity Medical Surgical environments with adult and geriatric populations
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols in a hospital setting
• Strong adaptability and willingness to float across units as needed

Why Join Us

• Orientation is held five days a week, offering a structured and supported onboarding experience
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced acute care environment with a well-established health system

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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