Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $1,987 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of nursing experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit with a heavy surgical patient presence, also caring for general Med Surg patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Floating within the hospital required as needed
• Any charting system experience accepted

Requirements

• Active LA state or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required
• One professional reference required
• Experience with GI, bariatric, bowel obstruction, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management
• IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory care skills including chest tubes, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
• Medication administration experience with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac experience
• Experience with renal failure, surgical drains, and plastics patients
• Cardiac monitoring and rapid response/code team experience
• Preferred experience with hernia and thyroidectomy surgeries
• Preferred charge nurse experience

Additional Information

• Orientation includes a virtual day 1 followed by two on-site days with additional EMR training
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Holiday time off requests should be kept to a minimum
• Disclosure of any license disciplinary actions required at time of consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-783308. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.