Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Position ID: P-783579

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$1,987.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring prior travel experience and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Med/Surg Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Requires remote cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Utilizes Rapid Response and Code teams for emergency response
• Candidates must be willing to float within the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Active LA state or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with 3 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration), PCA, and insulin protocols
• Competent in wound care, wound vac management, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and oral suctioning
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
• Experience with CVA and pre/post neurosurgery patient care
• One professional reference required
• Must disclose any license disciplinary actions at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation spans three days: Day 1 virtual, Days 2 and 3 on-site including additional training and EMR education
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Local candidates are not accepted
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Holiday RTO requests should be kept to a minimum
• Candidates with recent professional cancellations may be reviewed prior to approval