RN - Paid Weekly - Full Time

Details
Client Name
43102 - CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
OR

Job ID
38187457

Weekly Pay
$2616.91

Shift Details
Shift
5X8 Days

Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details
Start Date
10/08/2026

End Date
01/07/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room/Surgery
Type of Patients
The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including:

Pediatric
Adult
Geriatric
Clinical Cases
This position involves managing a range of surgical cases, including but not limited to:
Pain management (injections/Kyphoplasty)
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) procedures (ear tubes, tonsils, sinus, thyroid)
Urology procedures (cysto, TURP, PCNL, Lithotripsy, robotic sacrocolpopexy, partial kidneys)
Gynecological surgeries (Total lap hysterectomy, ablations, lap gyn, D&C)
Podiatry procedures
General surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernias)
Orthopedic procedures (hip pinning, knee scope, shoulder scopes)
Shift Details
Work hours are from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, full-time availability required.
Required Certifications
Candidates must have the following certifications:
BLS certification via AHA
ACLS certification via AHA
PALS certification via AHA
RN License in the state of employment or compact
Role Summary
The competent Registered Nurse (RN), with experience in a similar clinical setting, will demonstrate independent practice and an understanding of situational nuances. The RN will provide both routine and complex care, focusing on long-range goals and strategies to manage clinical contingencies effectively. Responsibilities also include making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers as necessary.
Responsibilities
Align with the required competencies, including leadership of self and others.
Deliver nursing care using the nursing process, encompassing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
Address and manage the complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families.
Administer medications and treatments according to appropriate protocols, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided.
Assess the learning needs of patients and their families; provide education and identify resources as needed.
Qualifications
Education
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience
~ A minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS certification mandatory.
RN License in the state of employment or compact.

Work Schedule
The position is full-time with a schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Client Details
Address
4200 Nelson Road

City
Lake Charles

State
LA

Zip Code
70605