Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Days or Nights

Job overview

The Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical/Telemetry role is onsite at the Baptist location in New Orleans, LA, with day or night shifts stated in the posting. Compensation is not specified; the posting advertises a $20,000 sign-on bonus. Ochsner Health provides patient care and lists benefits including health coverage, retirement, and professional development support. The nurse uses the nursing process to deliver patient care, assess learning needs, and teach patients, families, and other groups. The role coordinates nursing team resources, contributes to interdisciplinary care, and supports safe, therapeutic outcomes while following applicable laws and standards.

What you'll do

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care
• assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies
• communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources
• serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team
• use data to evaluate and promote change
• adapt care and communication to patient needs
• comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

medical-surgical

telemetry

new orleans la

ochsner health

baptist location

day or night shift

patient care

nursing process

bls

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching, dental, health and vision insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, professional development assistance, relocation assistance, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, a current RN license, and current American Heart Association BLS certification. Clinical specialty certification is preferred. The posting advertises a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

About the employer

Ochsner Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.