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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring 1 year of specialty experience and Epic charting proficiency on a night shift schedule.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit with 40 beds and an average daily census of 39
• Patient ratios of 1:5 during days and 1:6 during nights
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• Float required to sister Med/Tele unit
• Every other weekend required (13 Sat or Sun shifts per 13-week contract)
• No call-in requirement
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Driver's License required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a Med/Surg setting including IV therapy, wound care, and cardiac monitoring
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Holiday availability required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for a full year before returning as a traveler
• All requested RTO must be disclosed on the profile and discussed during the interview process
• Two Manager/Supervisor references (not Charge RN) required prior to starting the contract, though not required for initial consideration