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Registered Nurse, Pre Operative B - Full time

CHRISTUS Health

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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RNPerioperativePre-Operative

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

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The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities include meeting OneCHRISTUS Competencies, providing nursing care utilizing the nursing process, addressing complex psychological emotional cultural and social needs, administering medications and treatments, documenting patient history symptoms medication and care given, and assessing learning needs and providing education to patients family members and/or caregivers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred)
  • BLS Certification (required)
  • RN License in state of employment or compact (required)
  • ACLS Certification (required)
  • PALS Certification (required)
  • Perioperative RN Residency or recently practicing in an OR/Perioperative Setting (preferred)

About the employer

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CHRISTUS Health
Hospital

CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

3.4 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
  • Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
  • Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction

What reviewers flag

  • Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
  • Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
  • Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments
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Living in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles sits in southwest Louisiana near the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a blend of Cajun culture, outdoor recreation along the Calcasieu River, and a relaxed pace of life. The downtown area features local dining and gaming entertainment, while nearby Prien Lake provides waterfront scenery for off-duty unwinding.

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Metro price level · Lake Charles area
85.9
14% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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