Primary Job Title:
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical
Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Location:
Lafayette, LA
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
Contract Details:
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Start: As Soon As Possible
Schedule: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical) provides professional nursing care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and ANA Code for Nurses. The RN serves as a clinical leader and partner on the interdisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care while supporting the organization’s mission and nursing philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver evidence-based patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Communicate, delegate, and direct nursing staff and ancillary team members effectively.
Ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient outcomes and modify care plans to achieve optimal results.
Provide patient and family education tailored to individual needs.
Serve as a role model for professional accountability, teamwork, and ethical practice.
Maintain awareness of and compliance with safety, privacy, and infection control regulations.
Adapt to diverse patient populations and changing clinical environments.
Maintain knowledge of current nursing practices and participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years of orthopedic or medical/surgical nursing experience required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Louisiana (or compact state).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred Experience
Certification in a clinical specialty area preferred.
Experience in acute or inpatient hospital settings.
Proven leadership and delegation skills within interdisciplinary teams.
Required Skills
Patient assessment and care planning
Leadership and team coordination
Critical thinking and clinical judgment
Preferred Skills
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational and time management ability
Additional Skills
Adherence to compliance and privacy standards
Adaptability to diverse patient populations
Ability to work under physically demanding conditions and exposure to clinical environments
Education
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently.
Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
May encounter hazardous medications or waste; PPE provided per hospital standards.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number: 25-27124
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