Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (RN – Med Surg)

Make an impact where it matters most.

We are seeking an experienced Travel Med Surg RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you'll serve as a clinical leader, using the nursing process to support positive patient outcomes while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams.

Position Overview

The Med Surg RN provides and coordinates patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and Scope & Standards of Practice. This role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to professionalism, safety, and compassionate care for diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective patient care utilizing the nursing process
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education
• Delegate and coordinate care with licensed and ancillary staff
• Collaborate as a leader and partner within the interdisciplinary team
• Use data and clinical insight to evaluate outcomes and promote improvements
• Support unit and departmental goals, patient satisfaction, and staff morale
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Required: RN Diploma
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Med Surg experience
  
  

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license in the state of Louisiana or compact state license
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Preferred: Specialty certification
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health records
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  
  

Physical & Work Environment

• Heavy work requirements, including lifting up to 50–100 lbs occasionally
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, and pulling
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases
• Possible exposure to hazardous medications and waste
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

This employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. All employees are expected to report safety, privacy, or compliance concerns promptly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.