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. 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.