Telemetry Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN with at least one year of telemetry or medsurg and cardiac drip experience for a night shift assignment, requiring a LA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital telemetry unit
• Patient ratios are 1:5 for day shifts and 1:6 for night shifts
• Night shifts consist of three 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Floating to other units is required
• Call is required as part of the assignment
• Uses Epic for EMR documentation
• Must be willing to serve on an Emergency Team and remain onsite during major events or respond as part of a relief team if assigned
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
• All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Request time off must be disclosed and discussed during the interview to avoid offer rescindment

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Current AHA certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum of one year of telemetry or medsurg experience required
• Experience with cardiac drips and EKG monitoring required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must live at least 65 miles from the facility; local travelers are not accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts