RN, General Surgery

Baton Rouge General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to join the team in a fast-paced unit that supports growth and broad clinical exposure.

The role focuses on postoperative care, pain management, IV therapy, and a wide range of diagnoses, with patient-centered care delivered in a collaborative team.

Requires Louisiana RN license and CPR; preferred 1 year nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Louisiana RN license (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Current CPR certification (required).
• Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions.
• Develop expertise in postoperative care, pain management, and intravenous therapy.
• Perform numerous procedures and expand your clinical skillset.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in a team-oriented setting.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

• Job Category Registered Nurse
• Employee Type Full-Time

Join our dynamic Medical-Surgical Unit—a fast-paced environment ideal for nurses looking to refine their time management and multi-tasking skills. This unit serves a diverse patient population with a broad range of diagnoses, offering an excellent opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience.

As a Medical‑Surgical RN, you will:

Care for patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions.

Develop expertise in postoperative care, pain management, and intravenous therapy.

Perform numerous procedures and expand your clinical skillset.

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in a team-oriented setting.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to your growth. During your first year, you’ll have access to the following educational and certification programs:

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preceptor Training

Education, Licensure, Experience, and Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Louisiana RN license (required)

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (preferred)

Current CPR certification (required)

Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills