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Rapides Regional Medical Center

RN Surgical Svcs-OR PRN Seasonal

Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302

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RN Surgical Svcs‑OR PRN Seasonal 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? Submit your application for the RN Surgical Services OR PRN Seasonal position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Rate of Pay $70/hour plus applicable differentials, 72 hours required per pay period (biweekly).

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage; many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).

Colleague recognition program.

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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 judgement, 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

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 four‑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 except 401(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 employees and HWS staff are not eligible.

Shifts may vary based on departmental needs.

1‑year acute care in specialty area.

Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Registered Nurse (RN).

Registered Nurse Diploma.

Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers.

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.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Surgical Svcs OR PRN Seasonal opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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.

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