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Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

GTT

Lafayette, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Banking Services, Basic Life Support (BLS), Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, Healthcare, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Privacy Controls, Quality Assurance, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Safety Compliance, Surgical Nursing, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lafayette, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Primary Job Title:
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Alternate/Related Job Titles:
  • RN – Med/Surg Unit
  • Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Registered Nurse – Acute Care
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
  • Required: Registered Nurse diploma
  • Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
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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