Med Surg RN
Shreveport, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a fast-paced Med/Surg unit specializing in orthopedic and spinal surgical patients, requiring prior ortho experience and a LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital Med/Surg unit with 26 beds
• Orthopedic and spinal surgical patient population, including total joints (knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, wrists), spinal procedures, sports medicine, and MVA-related abdominal and cervical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4 on days, 1:5 on nights
• Nurse aides available on the unit with a 1:8-9 patient ratio
• RNs are required to have basic cardiac rhythm interpretation skills; telemetry monitoring is present on the unit
• Antibiotic drip management required; vasoactive drip titration is not required
• RT equipment in use includes home CPAP and BiPAP devices
• EMR is a computerized charting system (not Epic or Cerner)
• 12-hour day shifts with a 6:45 AM start time on a 36/48-hour rotating schedule
• Every other weekend required on the 36/48 rotation
• Holiday coverage required when the holiday falls on a scheduled workday
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required (willing to wait for license)
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior orthopedic nursing experience required
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment required
• Proficiency in IV starts required
• BSN not required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• High-volume unit with approximately 25 patient admissions and discharges per day
• Charge nurse is typically available on the unit and does not routinely carry a full assignment
• Unit/department orientation is 36–48 hours, with additional time provided based on individual needs
• Schedule is set by the manager two weeks in advance; block scheduling may be considered based on departmental needs but is not guaranteed
• Black scrubs required with white or black underlayers
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position