Registered Nurse Ortho Neuro Trauma

Rapides Regional; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

401(k) with match

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 7A Ortho/Neuro/Trauma unit on a full-time night shift. You will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in collaboration with the care team, guided by established nursing models to ensure safe, positive clinical outcomes.

You will assess patients on admission and during shifts, perform procedures, administer medications, document care, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license in Louisiana or compact licensure required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required within 30 days of start.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing.
• Minimum 6 months RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each shift, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures, monitor, document care in the medical record; administer medications and monitor responses.
• Provide attentive care, respond to patient requests, and proactively anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment plan, medications, side effects and follow-up.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing

RN License in Louisiana (or compact licensure)

ACLS within 30 days of start date

Basic Life Support within 30 days of start date

At least 6 months RN experience

Tools

EMR/EHR documentation

Job description

Registered Nurse - 7A Ortho/Neuro/Trauma
Full Time Nights

Strongstaffing Supportwhen it matters most.Technology and toolsthat streamline patient monitoringandcommunication to help you work more efficiently.Robustsupply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education toimproveyour skills.As a Registered Nurse at Rapides Regional Medical Center, you’llhaveallthestaffing support,technologyand resources you need todeliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organizations vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patients condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patients medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patients medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing
• RN License in the state of Louisiana (or compact licensure)
• At least 6 months RN experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Ortho Neuro Trauma opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.