Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,786 to $1,966 per week in Lafayette, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Location : Lafayette, LA

Agency : TalentBurst, Inc.

Pay : $1,786 to $1,966 per week

Shift Information : Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Start Date : 1 / 5 / 2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Med / Surg RN in Lafayette, Louisiana, 70501!

Departments : Medical Surgical

Job Title : RN - Medical / Surgical

Specialty : Medical / Surgical

Shift :  7p-7a, Night Shift 12 Hour

Location :  Lafayette, LA 70503

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his / her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required - Registered nurse diploma. Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience Required - 2+ years

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred -Certification in clinical specialty area.

KSAs

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Job Duties

Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.

Assesses learning needs and implement 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.

Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns. 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly : activity or condition exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg controls; and / or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace

• especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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