Registered Nurse (PRN) - Med/Surg - $48.75/hr - New Orleans, LA

VitalHire • Metairie, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalHire is hiring a per diem (PRN) Registered Nurse for medical-surgical nursing in New Orleans and Metairie, Louisiana. The facility is a short-term acute care hospital with trauma, burn, and stroke programs. Nurses select available shifts using an app, with instant confirmations; day and night shifts are available in 12-hour durations. Orientations are happening now, and candidates can begin choosing shifts as openings become available. The hourly rate is $48.75.

The nurse leads, prioritizes, coordinates, and delegates patient care; collaborates with multidisciplinary team members; advocates for a safe environment; monitors and communicates with patients, families, and care team members about significant events, changes in condition, and questions or concerns; prevents and treats wounds; and follows Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements. The role supports continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and a positive patient experience. Nurses should consult a supervisor when an assignment or task cannot be completed promptly, effectively, or safely, and initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• At least one year of consecutive acute-care experience in the relevant specialty within the last five years.
• Active, unencumbered Louisiana RN license or compact license.
• Active BLS certification from the AHA.
• Active ACLS certification; required for Med/Surg/Tele and the other listed specialties.
• NIHSS certification for all specialties.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Negative TB test within the last 12 months.
• Hepatitis B series or titer.
• MMR series or titer.
• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years or titer.
• Varicella series or titer.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate patient care touchpoints.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide appropriate direct patient care.
• Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members regarding significant events, changes in patient condition, and questions or concerns.
• Prevent and treat wounds.
• Monitor and carry out Joint Commission infection-control and environment-of-care requirements.
• Support continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and an exceptional patient experience.
• Consult a supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum-of-care services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree