Posted Jul 17, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 17, 2026
What this might mean for you
CHRISTUS Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.
At a glance
Shift
per-diem
Workplace
CHRISTUS Health
Hiring employer
Christus Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
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 providing nursing care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation), addressing complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families, administering medications and treatments, documenting patient history and care, and providing education to patients, family members and/or caregivers.
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty (preferred)
BLS Certification (required)
RN License in state of employment or compact
Acute care experience
Patient treatment planning
Care plan evaluation and implementation
Medication pass administration
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…
3.4 Google rating
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.
+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
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in the available research sources. The organization's consecutive Great Place to Work certifications suggest a positive employee experience, but specific benefit offerings cannot be confirmed from the provided data.