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Registered Nurse, Acute MedSurgical B - PRN

CHRISTUS Health

Lake Charles, Louisiana

$45/hr

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Lake Charles, Louisiana

RNMedical-SurgicalAcute Care

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay: $45
Differentials: Shift Differentials also apply for nights and weekends.

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Come join our MedSurg team and try out our PRN Tier Plan. Flexible schedule that allows you to pick your rate! PRN - Tier Plan available - Flexible Schedule. Tier 1: $40/hr for 6 shifts in a 6 week schedule. Tier 2: $45/hr for 12 shifts in a 6 week schedule. Tier 3: $50/hr for 18 shifts in a 6 week schedule. • Shift Differentials also apply for nights and weekends. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred)
BLS required
RN License in state of employment or compact

Benefits

PRN Tier Plan with flexible schedule
Tiered pay rates: $40-$50/hr
Shift differentials for nights and weekends

About the employer

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…

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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

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