Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Baton Rouge, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position requiring prior travel and telemetry experience with an active LA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
• Cardiac, respiratory, and neurological/psychiatric patient populations including CVA and post cardiac cath/surgery cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• McKesson charting system experience preferred
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Required to float within the hospital as needed

Requirements

• Active LA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous travel 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 preferred
• Experience with pacemakers, TAVR, and pre/post cardiac cath or surgery care preferred
• One professional reference required
• Candidates must disclose any license disciplinary actions at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring and cardiac care including dysrhythmia management and administration of cardiac medications
• Orientation includes a virtual first day followed by two on-site days with additional EMR training
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local candidates are 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
• Candidates with recent professional cancellations will be reviewed prior to consideration