Travel Contract RN - Registered Nurse (Medsurg)

Travel Contract RN - Registered Nurse (Medsurg)

Location: New Iberia, United States.

Position summary: This role requires a registered nurse to provide medication‑surgically focused patient care in a travel contract setting.

Education

Required: Registered nurse diploma.
Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Certifications

Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred: Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills and ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Heavy work: occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds, frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds, and constant lifting of 10–20 pounds. Exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue is routine. Occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications/waste.

EEO Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Registered Nurse – Louisiana or Compact. 1 year experience required; 2 year experience preferred.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment. Travel package includes taxable wage and tax‑free stipend combined.