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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance weekend rn in Opelousas, LA is $48.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.49 and $52.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Weekend Rn vs Registered Nurse?

AspectFreelance Weekend RnRegistered Nurse
CredentialsState RN license, possibly specialized certificationsState RN license, required certifications
Work EnvironmentVaries; hospitals, clinics, home care, telehealthHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Employer & IndustryIndependent, contracts with multiple healthcare providersEmployed by healthcare facilities or agencies
Work ScheduleFlexible, often weekends and eveningsStandard shifts, including weekends depending on facility

Freelance Weekend Rns work independently, often on flexible schedules, including weekends, across various healthcare settings. Registered Nurses are typically employed by healthcare facilities with more structured schedules. The main difference lies in the freelance nature and scheduling flexibility of Freelance Weekend Rns versus the more traditional employment of Registered Nurses.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Weekend Rn job openings in Opelousas, LA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,209 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Charge RN - (Labor & Delivery)

Opelousas General Health System

Opelousas, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Opelousas General Health System rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

 
Sign on Bonus for full time positions! 
Full time night & day positions available. Rotating every other weekend.

Under direction, provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for infant through geriatric patients. Responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift. Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and patient’s acuity. Works in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the quality of patient care. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilites:

• Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Performs nursing functions, applying professional skills.
• Documents and maintains date on patient’s record.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Applies basic teaching / learning concepts to patient education.
• Provides for life support.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Delegates and / or supervises aspects of care to team members and reviews completion.
• Performs related work as required.
• Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Properly assesses and manages patient populations with appropriate intervention.
• Administers intravenous medications and parenteral nutrition.
• Administers blood products and evaluates patient response.
• Supervises nursing staff and monitoring their needs.
• Coordinates nursing assignments and patient care.
• Oversees patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Mentors new staff and provides support and guidance to all staff members.
• Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Identifies issues or emergent matters and responds in a calm and effective manner.


Education: Associates degree from accredited school of Nursing required.  Bachelor's degree from accredited school of Nursing preferred.

Certification/License: Registered Nurse in the state of Lousiana required, CPR required.  PALS and ACLS preferred.

Additional experience preferred:

• NRP certification preferred.
• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.
• Two years of RN experience in area of specialty is required.

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