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RN Job in Opelousas, Louisiana

RN - Med Surg / Ortho

Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC

Profession/Specialty:RN

Location:Opelousas, Louisiana, United States

Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens

Job Description

Summary:

  • Ref #: M-RN-292717
  • Profession: Registered Nurse
  • Specialty: Med Surg / Ortho
  • Job Type: Contract/Travel
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: Opelousas, LA
  • Shift Schedule: 7p-7a
  • Shift Type: Nights
  • Rate: $1,724/36-hours

Requirements:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific or compact, as applicable)
  • Minimum of 1 year recent Med Surg and/or Orthopedic nursing experience preferred
  • BLS required
  • ACLS preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
  • Provide post-operative and orthopedic nursing care, including joint replacement recovery
  • Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed
  • Monitor vital signs, pain levels, wound status, and neurovascular integrity
  • Assist with patient mobility, ambulation, and use of assistive devices
  • Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, mobility restrictions, and discharge instructions
  • Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Identify and respond to changes in patient condition and escalate as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
  • Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines

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Adelphi Healthcare is a specialized staffing partner dedicated to connecting top-quality travel and local nurses, as well as allied health professionals, with healthcare facilities nationwide. We take pride in matching each clinician’s unique skills, certifications, and preferences to the specific needs of hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers — ensuring seamless coverage, whether for short-term assignments or extended engagements

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