RN - Medical/Surgical Nurse - Lafayette, LA
Join a leading facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering a rewarding Night Shift 12 Hour schedule. Enjoy competitive pay, weekly direct deposit payments, comprehensive medical benefits, and a supportive team dedicated to your success. Immediate start available—apply today to advance your nursing career!
Quick Facts
- Location: 1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- End Date: 03/23/2026
- Shift: Night Shift, 12 Hours
- Hours/Week: 36-40
- Employment Type: Contract
- License/Certs: Current RN license in Louisiana, BLS, ACLS
- Experience: 2+ years in medical-surgical nursing
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Pay Rate: $54.31
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- 24/7 dedicated support team
What You’ll Do
- Provide expert nursing care using the nursing process within legal and ethical standards
- Assess patient needs, develop and implement personalized care plans
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Delegate and supervise tasks to licensed and ancillary team members
- Use data and clinical knowledge to evaluate patient progress and promote improvements
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, local laws, and accreditation standards
- Document patient care accurately and timely
- Educate patients and families on health management and treatment plans
What You Need
- Valid RN license in Louisiana
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association
- Minimum of 2 years’ medical-surgical nursing experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
- Proficiency with computer and electronic health record systems
About the Assignment
This assignment is at a reputable hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, focusing on providing high-quality patient care in the medical/surgical unit. The unit emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered approaches to ensure optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied
