Registered Nurse Surgical Services-OR PRN Seasonal

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education support (tuition assistance)

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room on a Seasonal PRN basis with a full-time schedule within the Seasonal program. The role requires ACLS and BLS within 30 days, and at least one year of RN experience.

Work includes patient assessment, perioperative care, and collaboration with surgeons and staff to ensure safety and quality. Seeks dedicated professionals for a high-performance team in Alexandria, LA.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 30 days of employment start date.
• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1-year Registered Nurse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patient for surgery including IV therapy and preoperative medications.
• Participate in surgical site verification per hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with evidence-based practices.
• Work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
• Apply nursing process, clinical judgment and leadership to deliver safe care.
• Assess patient condition and document changes during shift.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment and follow-up.

Skills

ACLS within 30 days

BLS/CPR within 30 days

1-year RN experience

Education

RN Diploma/Associate/Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Introduction

Rapides Regional Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care?

RN Surgical Services- OR PRN Seasonal Rate of pay: $70/hour plus applicable differentials/ 72 hours required per pay period (biweekly)

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule


• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff


• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room


• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement


• On-call is required during select non-business hours

What you will do in this role

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery


• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process


• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification


• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy


• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies


• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives


• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more


• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients


• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly


• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Seasonal Program Requirements – Seasonal PRN Status with a Full-Time Schedule - Program runs 9/20/26 - 4/3/27.

• Seasonal RNs must work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period.


• Staff may be asked to float to nearby facilities with emergent needs.


• Four (4) weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule.


• Must work two (2) holiday shifts during the 32-week period (defined by department manager).


• Seasonal staff are PRN status and subject to first call-off.


• No guaranteed hours; not eligible for benefits except401(k) and retirement contributions per PRN policy.


• No eligibility for extra shift bonuses (D1/CND or D2/ECD).


• RNs will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.


• Current FT/PT & PRN employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2026–27 with the exception of RNs that participated in the Seasonal program in the previous year.


• Current employees of HWS staff are not eligible for the seasonal program.


• Shifts may vary based on departmental needs.


• 1-year acute care in specialty area

What qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• (RN) Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree required


• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• 1-year Registered Nurse experience required

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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for 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

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