Telemetry RN
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN with post-cardiac intervention experience for a night shift assignment requiring a LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit caring for patients post cardiac intervention (heart cath, pacemaker, CABG, TAVR)
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45-7:15
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• McKesson charting system experience preferred
• Must be willing to float within the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Active LA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and heparin protocols
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram/cath/surgery care, and TAVR patients
• One professional reference required
• Must disclose any license disciplinary actions at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring and cardiac care for patients following cardiac procedures
• Orientation includes virtual training on day one and on-site training with EMR education on days two and three
• Local candidates are not accepted; permanent residence must be greater than 50 miles from the facility
• 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