Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on an Ortho/Trauma/Spine unit, requiring active RN or LPN/LVN license, BLS, and ACLS certification.

Details

• Work on an 18-bed Ortho/Trauma/Spine unit
• Night shift schedule from 7p-7a
• Patient ratio of 6:1
• Uses telemetry monitoring, IV infusion pumps, bladder scanners, EKGs, enteral feeding pumps, BiPAPs, Vapotherms, drains, chest tubes, PPN/TPN, and PCA equipment
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• Floating required to all Med Surg units and ED holds
• Royal blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RN or LPN/LVN license (LA or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience required
• Ability to care for telemetry patients
• Experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Surgery step-down or Med/Surg experience preferred
• No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including IV therapy and medication administration, blood product administration (RN only), wound care management, central line care and maintenance, and enteral feeding management
• Communicate with providers via hospital-provided iMobile telecommunications device
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team including RN, LPN, PCT, and SNE staff
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills valued in this fast-paced environment
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, with no local candidates considered